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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome! This is the Autism of America Behavior Technician monthly newsletter. We are providing this resource so that we can more easily share important information and company announcements with everyone.
Announcements
You can view the company calendar to find important information, closing dates, and to schedule any meetings (when needed). Find the calendar here.
To access the calendar (and any other password-protected pages on the AOA website), use password: AOA2403!
This password may change at times for security purposes. You will be informed when this occurs.
Reviewing the newsletters is a mandatory part of your position.
BT Mentorship Program
Congratulations to our new BT Mentors!
If you have been assigned a mentor (for those of you who are newer to the company), your mentor will reach out to you to begin the mentorship program.
You can reach out to Heather Gilmore with any questions (hgilmore@autismofamerica.com)
BT REMINDERS
This area of the newsletter will address things related to your position as a Behavior Technician. We will give reminders that you may already be familiar with just as a refresher or for the purposes of reminding those who may not be aware of the information. We might also share new information related to your role as a BT.
Reminder(s) of the Month
BT REMINDERS: If you have a schedule change (i.e., your client's session gets cancelled, you are doing a make-up session, or the session time is changed), be sure to inform the center coordinator AND the BCBA overseeing the case. This will help the BCBA to manage their schedule more effectively and will help the center coordinator manage the sessions that are occurring at the center.
QBS TRAINING: For our Grand Rapids area staff, remember we are offering QBS training on August 15th and 16th from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
FEATURED ABA CONCEPT
This area of the newsletter will briefly review one ABA concept, strategy, or tip as a way to help you improve your ABA skills which will ultimately help us give the best quality services to our clients. We continue to strive for excellence in our services and want to support your growth in the field, as well.
Featured ABA Concept of the Month : Implement permanent product recording procedures
What are permanent product recording procedures?
Permanent product recording procedures involve collecting data on a behavior that results in a physical outcome. This is particularly helpful in instances where you can't or don't need to prioritize observing the actual behavior.
EXAMPLES: completion of worksheets, number of assignments turned in at school, completion of a specific chore
Permanent product data collection is just one of many types of data collection. Be sure you are collecting the type of data that your BCBA requests. Data collection should be completed accurately and consistently. The BCBA uses this data to analyze the client's skill acquisition, behaviors, and to develop an effective intervention plan.
IMPORTANT DATES (Events, Closings, Etc.)
CLOSINGS
No closings this month
EVENTS
Themed Client Activity: To celebrate summer
Week of August 19-23
To celebrate summer, AOA would like all of our centers (and home-based staff if you're able) to help our kiddos complete a craft representing the season.
This is a way to connect all of our BTs and kiddos and bring a greater sense of community to our team despite being in many different locations. Additionally, this activity gives our clients something new and exciting to experience which can incorporate mastered skills, current goals, or new skills as well as develop social and communication skills no matter the learner's needs or abilities. Feel free to contact your Center Coordinator or the BCBA overseeing your case for more guidance.
The craft we will complete is a rainbow suncatcher which supports a variety of skills such as fine motor skills and receptive language skills.
AOA will provide craft supplies if needed.
QBS Training (Grand Rapids location)
August 15th & 16th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
COMPANY VALUES
We would like to share the AOA core values with you. We strive to incorporate these values into everything we do. We hope you will embrace these values and demonstrate them throughout your work, as well.
THE AOA CORE VALUES INCLUDE:
Excellence
Compassion
Respect
Diversity
Positivity
THANK YOU
Thank you for all you do for your clients and for AOA. We appreciate you!
If you have any questions about this content, feel free to contact the Training & Development Director, Heather Gilmore, at hgilmore@autismofamerica.com. You are also welcome to contact your BCBA, center coordinator, or HR staff.
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