Parent Support Workshop – Course Outline
Location: AHP Matthew, Library – 13367-97 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1A4
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Dates: See course outline below.
Class Structure:
The classes will consist of a variety of presentations, guided discussions, brief exercises, video demonstrations and
question and answer times. Rather than a traditional lecture style, the classes are designed with a “round table”
approach, where parents can bring questions, ideas and input in order to facilitate discussion. The presenters will
endeavor to provide a broad, conceptual framework for the classes, in order that parents may take the information to
their own consultants and teams, in order to structure details, strategies and programs specific to their child.
About the Instructors:
Danielle Eeuwes has worked with children and youth with autism for 11 years. She is currently working on her MSc in
Applied Behavior Analysis and is working as a Junior Behavior Consultant supporting individuals with autism on
Vancouver Island in home, school and community environments.
Tyla Frewing has recently completed a M.Sc. in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
(BCBA). Tyla has worked with children and youth with autism for 12 years, and currently provides behavioral
consultation to children and youth in home and school environments.
Leah Mumford has worked with children and youth with autism for 13 years, and has completed her M.Ed. in Special
Education at UBC. She is currently working as a Behavior Consultant supporting people with autism and their families
in home, school and community environments.
Theresa Jouan has a Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and has been working
with children and adolescents for 13 years. Theresa has co-developed a premier model for 24-hour teaching homes
(based on the principles of ABA) and is currently providing behavior consultation services in collaboration with Dr. Sara
White (BCBA-D) and Nate Searle (BCBA).
Sarah Pastrana has worked with children and youth with autism for 10 years. She holds a Master of Science in Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) and recently became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She teaches the ‘Basic Principles of
ABA’ course for the ABA Support Worker program at Surrey College, and provides behaviour consultation services to
children and youth with autism in home, school, and residential settings.
Course Creation:
We would like to thank Dr. Sara White, BCBA-D and Sharon Baxter, MA, BCBA for reviewing and providing input and
feedback on all course materials. Without their guidance and supervision, the creation of this course would not have
been possible!
Class Schedule:
Date
Topic
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February 25 , 2012 Introduction
Instructors
Danielle Eeuwes
Theresa Jouan
Leah Mumford
Tyla Frewing
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Information Covered
Goal and focus of the
workshop.
Structure of classes
Your goals
Communicating with your
consultant
Using your team
Excesses and Deficits
Reading List
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N/A
March 11th, 2012
ABA Basics
and the
Functions of
Behavior
Danielle Eeuwes
Tyla Frewing
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April 8th, 2012
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Setting your
child up for
success –
Antecedent
Management
Tyla Frewing
Theresa Jouan
May 13th, 2012
Once Problem
Behavior has
Occurred
Theresa Jouan
Leah Mumford
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June 10th, 2012
Sibling/Family
interactions
Leah Mumford
Sarah Pastrana
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The three term contingency ●
Motivating
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Operations/Setting Events ●
ABCs (Antecedent,
Behavior, Consequence)
Principles of behavior
Using the 3-term
contingency
4 common functions of
behavior
How problem behaviors
develop
Applications of
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reinforcement and
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motivation
Consistency
Transitions
Choice procedures
First-then language
Using Social Stories and
visual schedules
Think about the function
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Do’s and don’ts
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Working together!
And more!
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Incorporating booster
training sessions with senior
or consultant
Determining priorities
Structuring outings, events,
and daily routines for
success
SOS Introduction,
SOS Chpt 1, 2, 3
PPP- Chpt 1, 2, 4
SOS Chpt 2, 3
PPP - Chpt 3, 4
SOS Chpt. 12
SOS Chpt. 23
TBA
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July 15th, 2012
Challenges in
the Community
Theresa Jouan
Leah Mumford
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Creating positive sibling
interactions
Every day events in the
community – eating out,
shopping, visiting relatives
Travel/Vacations
School concerns
Holidays, e.g., Hallowe’en
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SOS Chpt. 13
SOS Chpt. 20