Applied Behavior Analysis • Online Theoretical and Practical Course

Parents of children with learning difficulties, challenging behaviors, and/or autism who want to introduce the behavioral approach (ABA) into their practice.

The course is also aimed at teachers, educators, and speech therapists.

The potential users of future behavior technicians are individuals:

• 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…

Individuals with autism, other disabilities, or learning difficulties often exhibit challenging behaviors and struggle with learning language, independence, academic skills, sharing, social skills, and cooperation with adults.

The most studied and recognized scientific discipline for helping individuals with autism is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which has also shown great results for individuals with other conditions.

It is essential to have specially trained professionals to provide this type of intervention.

A behavior technician is a professional who, through ABA, helps individuals modify their behaviors and achieve their goals.

Becoming a certified IBT® or TdC behavior technician can offer job opportunities and equip those already working with children with additional tools to address challenges.

• IBT®, short for International Behavior Therapist®, is the certification for technicians promoted by IBAO® at the international level.
• TdC, Behavior Technician, is the certification for technicians promoted by IACABAI in Italy.

• Measurement of behavior.
• Assessment of functional skills and challenging behaviors.
• Procedures for acquiring functional skills.
• Procedures for reducing problem behaviors.
• Documentation and communication of session activities.
• Professional and ethical conduct.

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The Data Driven ABA online course includes 2 laboratories, each with the following features:

• 8 hours of training divided into 3 sessions (4 hours, 2 hours, 2 hours).
• During the 4-hour session, you will agree on a behavioral intervention project to be implemented in your daily practice.
• During the subsequent 2-hour sessions, the first follow-up (about 1 week later) and the second follow-up (about 2 weeks later), you will receive feedback from the instructor on how to manage, correct, and improve your behavioral project.

Main Track (114 hours)

Michael Nicolosi, Psychologist (CH), BCBA® and IBA® (USA), AdC (IT).
Currently holds the following positions::

• Director of ABA Services, Data Driven ABA.
• Head of Teaching for behavior analyst training courses, Association for the Advancement of Radical Behavior Analysis (AARBA).
• Scientific Director for Autism and Disabilities, ABA Radicale Special Interest Group.
• Professional Advisory Board Member, International Behavior Analysis Organization®.

Support Track (34 hours)

Nicola Cefalo, Psychologist (CH), BCBA® and IBA® (USA), AdC (IT). 
Currently holds the following positions:

• Behavior Analyst, Data Driven ABA.
• Instructor for behavior analyst training courses, Association for the Advancement of Radical Behavior Analysis (AARBA).
• Scientific Director for Education, ABA Radicale Special Interest Group.

Francesca Siciliano,  Psychologist and Psychotherapist (IT), BCBA® and IBA® (USA).
Currently holds the following positions:

• Behavior Analyst, Data Driven ABA.
• Instructor for behavior analyst training courses, Association for the Advancement of Radical Behavior Analysis (AARBA).
• Scientific Director for Stereotypy, Independence, and Self-Occupation, ABA Radicale Special Interest Group.

Satia Riva, M.Sc. in Psychology (IT), IBA® (USA), AdC (IT).
Currently holds the following positions:

• Behavior Analyst, Data Driven ABA.
• Scientific Director for Verbal Behavior, ABA Radicale Special Interest Group.

Participation Fee: € 710 + € 40 administrative fees. The fee does not include the final course exam, which is optional and costs 90,00 €.
Registration is only valid after payment is received.

Refunds for the participation fee will be issued exclusively in the following cases:

1. If Gerard Enrico Segura Machado cancels or postpones the course,
2. 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 course will start with a minimum of 35 participants. If the minimum threshold is not met, the start of the course may be postponed to the following month. Spots are limited.

A computer with Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers is necessary to complete some practical activities. A wristwatch with a stopwatch and programmable timer (e.g., sports watches for programming running and rest times) is also recommended.

This course is in Italian due to the large number of participants, but if you know people who are interested, we could offer this training to English speakers. Please contact us.