Imitation and Joint Attention

Course Code: REL-ATS-0-VB2-V2

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Use strategies to address joint attention skills
Use strategies to address motor imitation skills
Use strategies to address vocal imitation skills
Identify specific joint attention issues

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: A Foundation for Learning

A Bridge for Casey

Joint Attention as a Prerequisite to Learning

Imitation: Learning to Learn

Review

Summary

Section 3: Joint Attention

Something to Build On

Responding Joint Attention

Initiating Joint Attention

Actions Associated with Joint Attention

Joint Attention Intervention

Review

Summary

Section 4: Imitation

Casey Imitates

Imitation and Outcomes

Sequence for Motor Imitation Skills

Echoics or Vocal Imitation

Discrete Trial Intervention

Naturalistic Interventions

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Staff Writer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.