What it is, why it matters, and why it changes everything.
Dr Dixon showcases the rationale, procedures and emerging research on the PCA. He discusses how this tool makes the ABA assessment process easier than ever before, how it can replace prior utilized tools, and teach attendees exactly how to administer. Additionally he reveals convergent validity AND outcome data with the PCA and other established measures of autism severity, adaptive behavior, and IQ.
Objectives
1. Attendees will be able to describe the purpose and methods of the PCA
2. Define the various sub tests within the PCA, and how they relate to the various PEAK modules for curriculum development
3. Decode assessment results and interpret for treatment protocol development.
4. Complete and form synthesis of challenging behavior and autism severity characteristics displayed during PCA administration and impact on treatment approach.
3 Learning CEs
Dr. Mark Dixon, BCBA-D
Dr. Dixon is the author of PEAK and AIM, along with over 200 peer reviewed journal articles. Mark's research and/or expert opinions have been featured in Newsweek, Time, The New York Times, National Public Radio, This American Life, Bill Nye Saves the World, a New York Times best seller, and regional affiliates of ABC, CBS, and PBS.