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Initial Line Training. Autism. Many new line therapists have not worked with a child with autism. In order to learn more about autism, please watch these videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffCVewXHzLY&list = PLAA50CADEE12D4452. Autism.
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Autism Many new line therapists have not worked with a child with autism. In order to learn more about autism, please watch these videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffCVewXHzLY&list=PLAA50CADEE12D4452
Autism Please review this online course about autism and bring with you the certificate of completion to your face to face training. http://www.autism-society.org/living-with-autism/how-we-can-help/online-courses.html#autism101
Applied Behavior Analysis An important part of your job will be to understand applied behavior analysis. Please view these videos: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/what-is-applied-behavior-analysis http://vimeo.com/9948052 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyCx-OLzgJw
Applied Behavior Analysis Please read Autism Speaks information about Applied Behavior Analysis. Please click on the PDF link provided.
Verbal Behavior At EAP, we use verbal behavior to teach children language to children with autism. Please review the following web site and completed all 3 quizzes and bring with you to your face to face training. http://www.stevencelmer.com/lessons.html
Videos On the following slides are some video examples of some of the verbal operants. You will learn more about these in your face to face training.
Manding Please review these video examples of manding: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/content/mand-0 http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/features-mand-0
Receptive Please review this video example of receptive: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/receptive-instructions
Echoic Please review this video example of echoic: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/autism-echoics
Intraverbal Please review this video example of intraverbal: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/intraverbal
Appropriate Attire • Employees are expected to maintain an appearance that is neat, clean, and professional. • Casual but conservative attire is recommended. • Inappropriate attire includes but may not be limited to: low cut shirts (exposing cleavage), short tops (exposing midriff), mini skirts, pants worn low on hips (exposing buttocks or underwear), offensive logo bearing garments and gang related attire.
Jewelry • No current company policy • To prevent breakage, personal injury, or loss of valuable items, line therapists may chose to remove piercing and other valuable jewelry prior to working directly with a child.
Appointments with Other Professionals • Any time you are asked by a family to accompany a child to see another professional, you must have approval from the child’s coordinator. • Unless approved, line therapist cannot attend appointments with other professionals.
School Visits • Line therapist are not allowed to attend a school meeting or attend school with a child that is in public school. • Line therapist can attend school with children in preschool settings.
Professionalism and ethics • The following topics should not be discussed with families/coworkers: • Compensation for services • Personal situations or matters occurring outside of work • Personal opinions concerning other staff members or any other EAP employee • Inappropriate topics for the workplace • Another client’s program • Scheduling concerns or complaints
Professionalism and ethics • Dual Relationships are to be avoided • Babysitting, helping parents move, cleaning their house, etc • No connections through social networking sites • Always use professional language
Cancellation Policy • Within 24 hours of scheduled appointment: • Contact parent andlead • Cancellation with NO advanced notice: • Contact parentsand lead • With 2+ days advance notice: • Therapist canceling: Contact other lines to inquire about covering shift, • Contact parentandlead