ABA-LAB Course: A Step-by-Step Laboratory
Learn new skills to help children and adolescents with autism and other learning difficulties. The ABA-LAB course is an experimental project aimed at parents.
The project is aimed at parents who have attended or are attending a Theoretical-Practical ABA course provided by Data Driven ABA.
In general, anyone with behavioral or learning difficulties can benefit from ABA. The benefits are particularly noted for children, teenagers, and adults:
- with autism
- with ADHD
- with Down syndrome
- with eating disorders
- with intellectual disabilities
- who need learning support at school
- with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and related disorders
- who exhibit challenging behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction, non-compliance with adults
- and many more…
The Advanced Training Project for parents is designed to provide participants with greater practical skills in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), aiming to achieve a level of educational management for their children that goes beyond what is obtained through the basic course.
Participants will receive training on behavioral principles, direct assessment methods (e.g., criterion-referenced tests), implementation of behavior modification protocols, and data recording techniques.
The training sessions will include theoretical lessons and practical online activities, structured as hands-on workshops led by the project supervisor. Additionally, the project involves the participation of a second behavior analyst, acting as a supervisor, working alongside the responsible teacher.
Furthermore, the project offers ongoing learning support from the responsible teacher via instant messaging software.
- Provide participants with the theoretical knowledge to understand human behavior.
- Show the main behavioral assessment methods (e.g.: criteria tests).
- Provide participants with behavior analysis tools to identify the most effective educational choices in relation to the behavior under discussion.
- Sharing protocols for building new skills.
- Guide the participants in performing measurement and data recording exercises.
Supervisor teacher
Michael Nicolosi, PhD (UK), Psychologist (Switzerland), Behavior Analyst BCBA-D® and IBA® (USA), AdC (Italy).. Currently holds the following positions:
- Behavior Analyst and Co-Founder, Data Driven ABA.
- Scientific Director for Autism and Disabilities, Radical ABA Special Interest Group.
Responsible Teachers
Nicola Cefalo, Psychologist (Switzerland), Behavior Analyst BCBA® and IBA® (USA), AdC (Italy). Currently holds the following positions:
- Director of ABA Services, Behavior Analyst and Co-Founder, Data Driven ABA.
- Scientific Director for Education, Radical ABA Special Interest Group.
Francesca Siciliano, Psychologist and Psychotherapist (Italy), Behavior Analyst BCBA® and IBA® (USA).
Currently holds the following positions:
- Behavior Analyst and Associate, Data Driven ABA.
- Scientific Director for Stereotypy, Independence, and Self-Occupation, Radical ABA Special Interest Group.
Satia Riva, M.Sc. in Psychology (Italy), B.Sc. in Professional Health Education (Italy), IBA® Behavior Analyst (USA), AdC (Italy).
- She carries out clinical and training activities in the field of ABA.
- She is co-founder of the independent professionals group Data Driven ABA, with which she collaborates on clinical and training activities.
- She also collaborates on the SIG Radical ABA (Special Interest Group) free project, being responsible for the Verbal Behavior area.
Participation Fee: CHF 1’000 (Swiss francs).
Administrative Fee: CHF 50.
Registrations without payment of the fee will not be considered.
Refunds for the participation fee will be issued exclusively in the following cases:
- In case the project responsible cancel the project or postpone it.
- If the customer withdraws according to the rules defined in the “Withdrawal Policy” (see “General Terms and Conditions of Sale with Gerard Enrico Segura Machado”).
The project takes place in a group and involves 4 participants. It is delivered in the form of a two-month package (subject to calendar adjustments), including a total of 20 hours of training. The meetings are scheduled once a week for a duration of 2 hours each, plus a monthly meeting of 2 hours with a second behavior analyst: Michael Nicolosi, Psychologist (CH), BCBA®, IBA®.
It is necessary to have a Mac or PC computer and Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers software to carry out the practical activities. A wristwatch with a programmable stopwatch and timer is also recommended (for example, sports watches to program running and rest times).
Data collection grids and any other materials will be provided to each participant by the project manager.
Benefits of the ABA-LAB Course
Experience
The training hours are conducted by three experts: Dr. Francesca Siciliano, Dr. Nicola Cefalo (BCBA®), and Dr. Satia Riva (IBA®).
Supervision
Supervision for 4 hours by Dr. Michael Nicolosi, PhD, BCBA-D®, IBA®, AdC.
Assistance
Continuous support for learning by Dr. Siciliano, Dr. Cefalo, or Dr. Riva via instant messaging software.
Practices
Practical activities on the most important ABA procedures.
Online
Streaming via the Zoom platform. You can participate from anywhere.
Instruments
At the end of the course you will have teaching tools based on ABA.
How to Sign Up? Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Read the course information and contract carefully, and check if the proposed dates on the calendar align with your commitments before proceeding.
Step 2
Complete the payment by credit or debit card while filling out the registration form. Make sure you have sufficient funds on your card and complete any security verification required by your bank to approve the transaction.
Step 3
Fill out the form with your information, including your full name as it appears on your ID card. You will also need to upload the Stripe payment invoice number.
The project is “on-call”: speak on the phone with the Data Driven ABA team to find out how to participate.
Thanks for your trust!
Do not make payments or registrations without receiving approval from a member of the Data Driven ABA group. Usually, Dr. Michael Nicolosi manages registrations after conducting personalized interviews to assess the needs of each user.