Training - Functional diagnosis of people with developmental disorders.

The goal of the training is to gain the ability to conduct a functional diagnosis using the VB-MAPP questionnaire and other tools. This includes assessing milestones, evaluating barriers and readiness for change. Participants in the training will learn how to conduct a VB-MAPP functional diagnosis (what tools they will need), as well as how to interpret the results of the diagnosis and how to select goals for therapy. They will also learn sample procedures for developing specific skills measured by the tool.

The training is designed for teachers, psychologists, educators, speech therapists and other professionals working with people with developmental disorders who want to gain the ability to perform functional diagnosis using the VB-MAPP questionnaire.

Program Topics:

• Theoretical basis of the Applied Behavior Analysis tool
• Functional Language Analysis by Skinner
• Verbal operants
• Assessment of a child's skills with the VB-MAPP test
• Tool design
• Method of data collection
• Materials needed for functional diagnosis
• Interpretation of results
• Barrier assessment
• Setting therapeutic goals based on VB-MAPP results.
• Examples of procedures for developing communication and social skills