Advanced Autism Practicum
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:05PM 
What will I do in the Advanced Autism Practicum?
In the Advanced Autism Practicum you have the opportunity to work with a second year master’s student and shadow them as a Case Coordinator. As an Advanced Practicum student you will assist the Case Coordinator in developing procedures and behavior plans along with attending meetings regarding a child.
In the Advanced Practicum you will still be required 10 hours a week working with a child at WoodsEdge Learning Center or the Kalamazoo Autism Center. Working with a Case Coordinator you will have the opportunity to assist in writing an original procedure for one of their children, rewriting any procedure their children are having trouble with, and any behavior plans, token economies, or assisting in conducting functional assessments. Advanced Practicum students will be participating in meetings with the Case Coordinator’s BCBA supervisor and the WoodsEdge classroom teacher regarding the child’s progress.
You will be responsible for writing a paper about your experience and presenting to the Advanced Autism Practicum TAs and the other practicum students.
Who can take the Advanced Autism Practicum?
The Advanced Autism Practicum is for exemplary students who have been through both the Basic and Intermediate Practicum. Since there is a significant amount of responsibility in the Advanced Autism Practicum, it is required to complete the Basic and Intermediate Practicum to gain the experience necessary at WoodsEdge Learning Center or the Kalamazoo Autism Center. After completing both practica you will fill out an application for entry into the Advanced Autism Practicum.
Why should I take the Advanced Autism Practicum?
One of the reasons to take the Advanced Autism Practicum is to obtain more experience at WoodsEdge Learning Center or the Kalamazoo Autism Center. By now you have fallen in love with the children and are looking for every opportunity to stick around. The Advanced Practicum provides the perfect opportunity to gain more experience not only with discrete trial procedures, but also experience with developing procedures and working with a case coordinator.
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