Using the Department of Education’s Autism Program

Quality Indicators as a guide, the presenters will provide

a brief summary of basic ABA terminology and practices

such as discrete trial instruction, functional behavior

assessments, manding, reinforcement, and behavior

intervention plans. They will also discuss the rights and

responsibilities of both the school district and the

student. Topics such as the least restrictive

environment, referral to the child study team,

evaluations, development of the IEP including how to

develop specific and measurable goals and objectives,

and extended school year will be reviewed. The

attendees will also hear about recent case law and the

impact on autism classrooms in New Jersey.