SDRC Group Parent Training

AEFCT offers Group Parent Training, which as of June 2010 is required by the San Diego Regional Center prior to beginning over 3 ABA services. Group Parent Training is a 4-week class (2 hours per week) designed to introduce parents to the principles applied in an ABA program. Topics discussed include:

• Principles of ABA (reinforcement, antecedent, behavior, consequence)
• Compliance Training
• Reinforcement Contingencies (DRO, DRA, DRI)
• Extinction & Redirection
• Re-do and try again
• Function of Behavior (including identifying appropriate replacement behaviors)
• Data Tracking (ABC, Task Analysis, Potty Log, simple Behavior Intervention Plan, Behavior Contracts, etc.)
• Consistency/Proactive Techniques
• Use of Timers
• Behavioral Momentum
• Schedules & Token Economy
• Use of Visuals
• Giving Choices
• Typical Development
• PECS Training
• Bed-time Routine & Self-Help Skills
• Generalization (people, environments, behaviors)