This one-day workshop is specifically designed for professionals and parents of young children with ASD, offering them expertized ASD knowledge and practical skill demonstrations that highlight how quality Progressive ABA treatment can greatly enhance their child’s skills and optimize learning progress.
The workshop is divided into two parts: a comprehensive advanced didactic session in the morning and an interactive live demonstration in the afternoon with two children with ASD.
Without specialized interventions and support by trained professionals, children with ASD may quickly fall behind their neurotypical peers, resulting in a growing gap in educational and skills achievement. This gap can have significant long-term consequences, making it increasingly difficult for the child to catch up as they advance through school.
Therefore, it is crucial for parents and professionals to carefully assess each child’s unique needs and provide the tailored support required to set them up for success.
The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the core principles of the Progressive ABA and demonstrate how these principles are applied to develop individualized ABA programs aimed at strengthening each child’s foundational skills and preparing them for school readiness. Parents and professionals will learn how quality ABA treatment can effectively target crucial areas such as language development, behavior management, and learning motivation, leading to meaningful progress in these critical areas.
In the afternoon, parents and professionals will observe a live 1on1 demonstration conducted by AP consultants with two children with ASD, where the advanced strategies and programs discussed in the morning session will be put into practice.
| Date | 2 November 2024 (SAT) |
| Time | 9:30am – 4:30pm (Lunch time 12:00nn-1:30pm, complimentary snack food will be available at the Autism Family Fair on 7th floor) |
| Location | 27/F, 633 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong |
| Speaker | Dr.Ronald Leaf AP Co-founder and Director |
| AP consultants conducting 1 on 1 demonstration | Christy Lai M.Sc., BCBA Behavioral Consultant Winkie Ng M.Ed., BCBA Behavioral Consultant |
| Language | English (with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Mandarin) |
| Fee | Parents: HKD300/Person Each participating parent can redeem a free Work in Progress book at the Autism Family Fair. Professionals: HKD500/Person |
| Organization | Professionals | Units |
| The Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists | Speech Therapists | 2.5 CPD |
| The Behavior Analyst Certification Board | BCBA/BCaBA | 6CEUs |
Dr. Ronald Leaf is a licensed psychologist who has over 50 years of experience in the field of autism. Dr. Leaf began his career working with Professor Ivar Lovaas, while receiving his undergraduate degree at UCLA. Subsequently, he received his doctorate under the direction of Prof. Lovaas. During his years at UCLA, he served as Clinic Supervisor, Research Psychologist, Lecturer and Interim Director of the Young Autism Project. He was extensively involved in several research investigations, contributed to “The Me Book”, and is a co-author of “The Me Book” Videotapes, a series of instructional tapes for teaching autistic children.
Dr. Leaf has consulted to families, schools, day programs and residential facilities on a national and international basis. Dr. Leaf is also the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy and Learning Centre, a mental health agency that consults with parents, care-providers and school personnel. Dr. leaf is co-author of “A Work In Progress”, “Time for School”, “It Has to Be Said”, “Crafting Connections” and “A Work In Progress Companion Series”.
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