Dr. Vince Carbone, BCBA

Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior

February 22nd -24th, 2010

University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Campus

10100 Burnet Road

Austin, TX 78758

1) To conduct a Behavioral Language Assessment, 2) To select the most appropriate form of communication for a child (vocal, signing, pointing to or exchanging pictures, or activating an augmentative device), 3) To select the communication responses and supporting skills that should be taught first. The workshop includes the recommended teaching procedures for those children who have no formal communication skills to those that are near conversational speakers. The presenter also describes and demonstrates errorless teaching, specific quick-transfer (prompting and fading) procedures, and the use of both discrete trial training in the natural environment and during intensive teaching sessions. Many video tape demonstrations are provided to illustrate the methods to increase spontaneous language and to develop conversational skills.

Presenter: Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, BCBA

Dr. Vincent J. Carbone is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years of experience designing learning environments for persons with autism and development disabilities. He received his graduate training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. He has served on the Florida Peer Review Committee, which monitors and guides the provision of behavior analysis services for persons with autism and related developmental disabilities in Florida. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Penn State University, Florida Institute of Technology, and is currently visiting professor in the Behavioral Education doctoral program at Simmons College in Boston, MA. His teaching responsibilities have included courses in applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior. His behavior analytic research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals including School Application of Learning Theory, Education and Treatment of Children, Journal of Special Education Technology, Journal of Corrective and Social Psychiatry, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior (2007), and Speech Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Carbone currently serves on the editorial review boards of two peer-reviewed journals; the Journal of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention and Speech Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis. He is a frequent invited speaker at professional workshops and conferences. He has provided the preparatory training and clinical consultation to hundreds of Board Certified Behavior Analysts in several states. He is the developer and presenter of a series of workshops on teaching verbal behavior to children with autism based upon B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior. He and his clinic staff are currently working with school districts, agencies, and families throughout the United States and Europe.

1. Cost per person: $295 per person for the 3 day workshop includes an extensive manual, coffee and pastries each morning and afternoon refreshments and snack. Lunch will be on your own. There are several wonderful restaurants in the surrounding area. (Please see restaurant list provided).
2. Hotels: Please see the attached list of area hotels, all within a few miles of the Research Campus. Many hotels provide shuttle services to the Campus as well.
3. Parking: Free! You will need to pass through the security gate each day and get a day pass for your car. There is ample parking all around the conference center.
4. CEU credit: BCBA/BCaBa’s, Texas Teachers and SLP’s add $10 to your registration fee for certificates.

* No video taping allowed.

*Deadline for registration is February 8, 2010.

*For questions, please contact Lindsey Allan, CTAC Office Manager at 512-328-5599 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .