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   Behavioral Directions, LLC                                                       June, 2013

In This Issue:

  

 

*   Recent Research on ABA

 

*  2013 Clinic Set to Start!

 

 

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"The main focus of intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays and behavior disorders is to lessen associated deficits and family distress, and to increase quality of life and functional independence."      

 

Lauren R. Hawkins M.Ed.

 

Lauren Hawkins is a highly experienced, licensed special education teacher and Senior ABA Therapist.  She has several years of experience and training working with children with autism, Asperger's, and other behavioral developmental delays.  Lauren has been trained in the philosophy, methodology, and practices we embrace here at Behavioral Directions, LLC and we are very excited to have her join us again for our summer program.

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Short-Term ABA Findings Presented in Minneapolis:

  

Behavioral Directions Shared Research on Summer Clinic Outcome 

 

  
Last week we were excited to present research results of our 2012 Summer Clinic at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) conference in Minneapolis:  "Short Term ABA Treatment for Children with Autism: Outcome and Parent Perception"
  
ABAI 2013 in Minneapolis
  
Our research was one of the few studies showing effectiveness of sound ABA treatment with only 3 to 6 weeks of intervention.  All children who participated showed marked skill improvement (average of 96% of individualized programs with change in the desired direction), based on independent review.  Parent perception and satisfaction ratings were also quite favorable. 

               Read Full "Short Term ABA" Outcome Study
  
We are grateful to Lauren Ross Hawkins (Fairfax County Public Schools) and Stacey McIntyre (Ivymount School) who were co-authors on the research. 
  
Our 2013 Summer Clinic begins
July 1st (Session A)!
  
Behavioral Directions is gearing up to offer our comprehensive ABA clinic for a 2nd year this summer.  Spots are filled and we are prepared to welcome students in a few short weeks.  Lauren Hawkins, M.Ed. will return as our licensed special educator!
  
  
Also Note....Accessibilty Recordings Available:
  
Audio Recordings of the 2013 Accessibility Summit are now available online, including Dr. Barbin's presentation on
"Practical Solutions to Challenging Behaviors" and
"Soaring Toward Greater Independence".
    
  
  
 Have a wonderful and relaxing summer! 
  
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About Us: 

 

BEHAVIORAL DIRECTIONS LLC is a consulting practice providing services to children, adolescents and adults with behavior, learning and developmental disorders.  Our providers are all Licensed in Clinical Psychology or Behavior Analysis, or currently seeking full certification.  Please visit us at www.BehavioralDirections.com

 

New Referrals may contact our office 703-855-4032