Implementing Discrete Trial Instruction

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-IMDTI

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe details of what typically occurs in discrete trial intervention sessions.
Identify content and approaches for implementing discrete trial instruction to meet the needs of different types of learners.
Describe naturalistic strategies and generalizing skills learned during discrete trial instruction.

Outline:
Lesson 1: Discrete Trial Instruction Sessions

Introduction

The Discrete Trial Session

Prompting

Effective Reinforcement

Inter-Trial Intervals and Breaks

Review

Lesson Summary

Lesson 2: Content and Different DTI Approaches

Introduction

Content

Data Collection

Review

Lesson Summary

Lesson 3: Generalizing Skills to the Natural Environment

Introduction

Preparing for Naturalistic Instruction During DTI

Naturalistic Intervention

Comparing Structured DTI and Naturalistic Techniques

Review

Lesson Summary

Instructor: 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.