Florida Tech Hosts Applied Behavior Analysis Workshop
By Ed Pierce // May 2, 2012
Upcoming Event
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Scott Center for Autism Treatment at Florida Institute of Technology presents a free workshop called What is ABA and How Can it Help My Child?
The workshop will be conducted from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 16 in the seminar room of the Scott Center on the Florida Tech campus.
The presenter will be Florida Tech associate professor Jose Martinez-Diaz, chair of the Behavior Analysis Program.
Behavior analysis focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle.
When a behavior is followed by some sort of reward, the behavior is more likely to be repeated.
Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning.
Applied behavior analysis is the use of these techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior.
On a practical level, the principles and methods of behavior analysis have helped many different kinds of learners acquire many different skills – from healthier lifestyles to the mastery of a new language.
Since the 1960s, therapists have been applying behavior analysis to help children with autism and related developmental disorders.
The Scott Center for Autism Treatment is at 150 W. University Blvd. in Melbourne at the south end of the Florida Tech campus. Parking is available nearby.
For more information, call The Scott Center 321-674-8106, Ext. 1 or send an email to thescottcenter@fit.edu.
