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Presenter:
Katrina M Wilburn-Beckhom, MS, BCBA
Program Director
Beckom Behavioral Consulting

Session Description:
Katrina Wilburn-Beckhom, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, will present educational content regarding an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Ms. Wilburn-Beckhom will provide information about the three term contingency, reinforcements and basic strategies of ABA.

She will also discuss how the following relate to Applied Behavior Analysis:

• Common Misconceptions of ABA
• Seven Primary Characteristics of the Practice of ABA
• Basic Principles (punishment concerns, negative and positive reinforcements for measuring behavior, extinction)
• Teaching Procedures

Session Objectives:
Session participants will be:

1. Acquire a basic understanding of the principles of ABA, particularly the three term contingency (Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences), reinforcements, and basic strategies.
2. Acquire a basic knowledge of the primary functions of behavior.

Sponsors:
SOWEGA - AHEC
HealthTecdl
Sowega Autism Resources, Inc.

Technology Requirements
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:

• Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
• Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
• Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
• Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
• Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/