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QIDPs wear many hats. It’s not uncommon for those hats to include developing behavior support plans, monitoring BSPs, and/or training front-line staff on how to implement BSPs.
 
For some QIDPs, these responsibilities may feel less like a hat and more like an iron mask. If this rings true for you, then we may be able to help!
 
The ABA Skills Series is a three-day, interactive, gamified training program in applied behavior analysis designed specifically for QIDPs. The program has an emphasis on practical skills and real-world problem solving that QIDPs can apply immediately. Sessions are spaced a week apart so that brief application projects can be completed and then discussed in the following session.
 
Please note that this training isn’t meant to replace qualified ABA professionals and is designed to help QIDPs address day-to-day ABA support needs. Seek professional assistance if a person is presenting a danger to themselves or others. 

SKILLS COURSES INCLUDE​

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
  • Understand the value of preference assessments.
  • Know how to run simple, fast preference assessments that include: an interview assessment, single choice, paired choice, and multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) assessments.
  • Know the basic functions of behavior and be able to identify examples.
  • Know how to conduct an open-ended functional assessment interview.
  • Know how to set up and analyze a function-based data collection system to better understand the possible functions of a behavior.
THE SECRET TO CHANGING BEHAVIOR
  • Know how to define behaviors in an operational manner.
  • Understand the behavioral principle of reinforcement.
  • Understand the behavioral principle of punishment.
  • Understand the behavioral principle of extinction.
  • Understand basic schedules of reinforcement and when to use them.
  • Understand how to apply these behavioral principles to change real-world, common behavioral issues.
PUTTING IT INTO PLACE
  • Understand the concepts of shaping and fading.
  • Know how to develop and implement a task analysis to teach new skills.
  • Know the basic components of an effective behavior support plan.
  • Know tips for improving BSP implementation and related data collection. 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

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JOHN PINGO, PH.D, BCBA
John Pingo is the CEO and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst of the Goldie B. Floberg Center based in Rockton, Illinois. He started his career serving people with developmental disabilities 27 years ago as a Direct Support Professional. ​Over that time, he has held roles in human resources, program administration and many others. During this time, John also earned his Ph.D. in behavior analysis and therapy from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. John has taught at the college and university level and was formerly an adjunct faculty member for Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Aurora University, and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in their behavior analysis and therapy programs. John's professional passions are engineering positive workplace cultures, helping people served achieve empowered lives through applied behavior analysis, mindfulness applications for staff, combating cognitive biases through learning, developing fun, engaging training, and making person-centeredness a reality for people served and staff members. John’s personal passions are all geek intensive and include being a professional Game Master (no really, it’s a thing!), watching and reading intensive amounts of superhero media, occasionally testing whether he has developed super powers (you don’t know if you don’t check), and embarrassing his teenage daughter with cringe-worthy dad jokes in front of her friends.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Registration includes the full series of trainings (3 Dates); lunch will be provided at each session for attendees. Space is limited to 25 participants so make sure to register early to secure your spot! 
IARF MEMBER: $375
NON-MEMBER: $750
CONTINUING EDUCATION
​A total of 5 CEUs are available for each session attended.

TRAINING SERIES SCHEDULE
In-person sessions will take place from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on March 9th, 16th & 23rd. The series will also include two between class projects.

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