Dec 03, 2021
The Science of Math: Applying the Instructional Hierarchy with Learners with Autism and Intellectual Disability
Dec 2, 2021 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm PST | Zoom
This presentation will focus on aligning instructional targets and strategies with individual’s phase of learning in the instructional hierarchy (i.e., acquisition, fluency, maintenance, generalization). A process for identifying socially significant mathematical learning goals will be presented. Highlighted practices will reflect the science of math instruction as it is known in the field to date for individuals with autism and intellectual disability based on empirical research.
Presenter:
Dr. Jenny Root, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Florida State University
Nov 04, 2019
Peer Mediated Instruction for Middle School Students with Autism
October 24, 2019 | 3:000 – 4:00 pm | Neville Scarfe Room 308A
Peer-mediated instruction (PMI) is an evidence-based practice that involves supporting typically developing peers to interact with learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within natural environments. This session will provide an overview of PMI research, followed by a description of a PMI research study conducted in a middle school. The study employed a low-intensity instructional package with classmates of three students with ASD. The results will be discussed in terms of advantages, disadvantages, and limitations.
Thea Brain is the Director of Early Autism Project.
Feb 26, 2019
Examining Preference for Social Interactions and Teaching Procedures in Children with Autism: Results of Two Studies
February 19, 2019 |2:30 – 4:00 | Neville Scarfe Room 310
Tyla Frewing, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Sarah Pastrana, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Consultants, Semimahoo Behaviour Analysts, Inc.
This presentation will include two recent studies on identifying and increasing reinforcing stimuli, which are essential components of behavioural interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The first study compared two methods for making praise more valuable for individuals with ASD. The second study evaluated participants’ preferences for three methods of reinforcer delivery, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of the three methods when teaching new skills.
Teaching STEM (including Coding and Robotics) to Students with ASD
February 5, 2019 |2:30 – 4:00 | Neville Scarfe Room 278 (Library Block)
Vicki Knight, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of ECPS
This presentation will articulate the rationale for including students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curricula and contexts. Dr. Knight will focus on her innovative research in this area to support this rationale, especially in the areas of coding and robotics. In addition, she will discuss methods she has used internationally to train professionals to promote content-based learning for all students in the classroom.
Jan 31, 2017
Ainsley Boudreau, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Psychology
BC Children’s Hospital
Nov 22, 2016
Dr. David Trembath
Senior Lecturer, Menzies Health Institute Queensland
Griffith University, Australia
Dec 08, 2015
Joan Broto, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Behavior Consultant & Associate at Semiahmoo Behavior Analysts, Inc.,
Oct 29, 2015
Joanne Volden, PhD, Professor, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Alberta
Jan 21, 2015
Paola Colozzo, PhD, Assistant Professor, UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
Feb 26, 2014
Jim Tanaka, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology; and Director, Centre for Autism Research, Technology, and Education (CARTE), University of Victoria
Oct 17, 2013
Carole Zangari, PhD, CCC-SLP, Professor and Director of the Tyler Institute, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Oct 14, 2011
Dr. Laura Grow, Assistant Professor, UBC Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology and Special Education
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