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Event
Managing Disruptive Behaviors
Managing Disruptive Behaviors with Dr. Debra Farrar-Schneider, Ph.D., JH.S.P.P., BDCBA-D From Behavior Specialists of Indiana
August 15 at the Wheeler High School, 587 W 300 N, Valparaiso, Indiana.
An Educational Workshop presented by Behavioral Specialist of Indiana and sponsored by Chasing Dreams, Inc.
Who should attend: Teachers, Therapists, Volunteers, Medical professionals or any professional that interacts with the children during their workday that could benefit from learning how to better manage disruptive behaviors.
Seminar Schedule:
9:00 Unique Challenges for Teaching Students with
Developmental Disabilities
9:30 Teaching New Behaviors
10:15-10:30 Morning Break
10:30 Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
11:30 FBA Activity
12:00-12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 Behavioral Interventions for Decreasing
Inappropriate Behaviors
2:00 Intervention Activity
2:30-3:00 Wrap up and Questions
*Participants will earn 5 CEU credits
Biographical Information:
Debra Farrar-Schneider, Ph.D., H.S.P.P., BCBA-D, IMH-E(IV), is a licensed clinical psychologist, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, and an Infant Mental Health Mentor. She has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities for over 25 years. She completed her master's and doctoral degrees at Louisiana State University, where her clinical and research experience included children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as academic and behavioral difficulties. She completed her pre-doctoral internship in the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. After moving to Valparaiso, Indiana, Dr. Farrar-Schneider established Behavior Specialists of Indiana (BSI) in April 1998 to provide behavioral services in northwest Indiana. BSI has developed into a company having two locations (i.e., Valparaiso and Merrillville), offering several types of therapy (i.e., behavioral, music, recreational), employing 35 individuals, and serving over 300 clients.
In addition to several articles regarding behavioral treatments, Dr. Farrar-Schneider has published a book chapter, Aggression and noncompliance: Behavior modification, in J.L. Matson's Autism in children and adults: Etiology, assessment, and intervention. She has presented symposia, papers, and posters for organizations, including the Association for Behavior Analysis, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the Northwest Indiana Early Childhood Conference. Dr. Farrar-Schneider is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
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Chasing Dreams is a 501(c) non-profit committed to providing opportunities for children with Special Needs and their families.
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LocationWheeler High School
587 West 300 North
Valparaiso, IN 46385
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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