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LAMP training (virtual training)
January 17th and February 10th, 2022. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(same training, different days)
Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) is an augmentative alternative communication approach designed to give non-verbal students a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves through a speech generating device.
This course will cover the components of LAMP: readiness to learn, engaging the learner through joint engagement, and learning language through a unique and consistent motor plan paired with an auditory signal and a natural consequence. Discussion will include how this approach addresses the core language deficits of autism, device features that are beneficial to teaching language, and how to use those features to implement LAMP components. Videos will be used to illustrate the treatment components. (LAMP web page)
You can register for a LAMP training here.
Aversive Treatment Procedures - A Review of the OPI Rule (virtual training)
January 19 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
This training will review the requirements for the use of aversive treatment procedures (physical restraint and isolation time-out) in public schools. This is not a training about how to write aversive treatment plans (that is 1-2 day training.)
You can find more information and register for the Aversive Treatment Procedures Review training here.
OPI’s Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (virtual training)
January 25 2:30-4:00 p.m.
This training will include:
- Why and how the OPI created a new educational autism in 2019;
- What and who are/are not required to identify a student as having autism spectrum disorder in the education setting;
- A review of the OPI autism criteria;
- Time for questions and answers.
You can register for the Autism Criteria trainings here.
Transitioning from PECS to Speech-Generating Devices (virtual training)
January 31 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
You can find more information and register for the virtual PECS to SGDs training here.
1 in 44: A Review of the Most Recent CDC Data on Autism Prevalence (virtual training)
February 3 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how the CDC develops their data on the rate of autism? Or how the rate of autism has changed over time? How did the inclusion (and then removal) of Asperger’s as a form of autism affect the rate of autism as measured by the CDC? This training will provide information on those questions.
Register here.
Challenging Behaviors – How to Prevent, Reduce and Replace (In-person training)
Bozeman February 15, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Using case studies and examples from your setting we begin the workshop highlighting the key concepts of applied behavior analysis, helping you to understand why challenging behaviors occur. We discuss the importance of designing supportive learning environments based upon the Pyramid Approach to Education® framework.
The next step in the workshop is to define behaviors which require intervention and establish the function of these behaviors. These skills are put into practice using our own case studies and furthermore applying this to your own learners. The second half of the workshop addresses strategies which can be used proactively and reactively to decrease the challenging behaviors which you see in your setting. As we investigate each strategy to replace or reduce a behavior you will have the opportunity to assess if that strategy will be suitable for your learner and identify the next steps to take when you return to your setting. The workshop concludes by demonstrating how you and your team can evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of your behavior plans as you put your new strategies into practice. (full description)
Register here.
ADOS Toddler Module Training (virtual training)
February 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The ADOS-2 toddler module may be used on children between the ages of 12 and 30 months of age. This workshop will use a lecture format and video demonstrations to introduce the basic principles of administering and scoring the ADOS-2 toddler module. Attendees must have previously completed training in the administration of the ADOS-2.
Register here.
Social-Emotional Development in Children with Language Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder (virtual training)
March 3, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Young children with language delays are at risk for persistent developmental and behavioral difficulties. This presentation will focus on the assessment of social-emotional development in children with language delays and autism spectrum disorder as well as the emerging evidence supporting effectiveness of interventions.
Six OPI renewal units will be provided.
Register here.
Teaching Critical Communication Skills (In-person training)
Bozeman March 10, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You will learn how to teach critical communication skills that lead to greater independence in the home, work, school and community settings. We review nine specific skills: requesting reinforcers, requesting help, requesting a break, indicating yes and no, waiting, following directions, schedule-following and transitioning. Through lecture, demonstrations, video and participatory activities, you will acquire specific teaching strategies that are relevant for anyone who has limited communication skills, regardless of their communicative modality (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication System [PECS], signing, device use, speech). (full description)
Register here.
PECS Trainings (virtual trainings)
PECS Level 1 and 2:
Individuals who are non-verbal or have limited speech need a communication system they can use right now. PECS provides an immediately useful method for requesting things, actions and people, in a way that requires and promotes social interaction. Using the principles of applied behavior analysis, PECS starts by teaching spontaneous requesting and as quickly as possible, moves on to responding to questions as well as commenting about things in the environment.
You can find more information, training dates and register for the virtual PECS Level 1 and 2 trainings here.
Social Thinking Recorded Trainings
The OPI Montana Autism Education Project has a limited number of scholarships for Montana public school educators to view on-demand trainings from Social Thinking. These recordings will be available until March 18, 2022.
No OPI renewal units are available for watching these recorded trainings. ASHA CEUs are available through Social Thinking.
Only three trainings (total) are available per person. You can find training descriptions here.
Please follow the links below to register for up to three Social Thinking trainings.
Social Topics: Social Thinking / Social Emotional Learning
Other Topics: Behavior / Teenagers / Executive Thinking
If you have any questions about the above trainings, please email Doug Doty at ddoty@mt.gov
You can always find our upcoming trainings on the OPI Montana Autism Education Project blog under the, “Training” tag.
For more information, contact:
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator, OPI Montana Autism Education Project
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The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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