1. Initial Line Training

2. Autism Many new line therapists have not worked with a child with autism. In order to learn more about autism, please watch these videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffCVewXHzL Y&list=PLAA50CADEE12D4452

3. Autism Please review this online course about autism and bring with you the certificate of completion to your face to face training. http://www.autism-society.org/living-with- autism/how-we-can-help/online- courses.html#autism101

4. Applied Behavior Analysis An important part of your job will be to understand applied behavior analysis. Please view these videos: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/what-is- applied-behavior-analysis http://vimeo.com/9948052 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyCx-OLzgJw

5. Applied Behavior Analysis Please read Autism Speaks information about Applied Behavior Analysis. Please click on the PDF link provided.

6. Verbal Behavior At EAP, we use verbal behavior to teach children language to children with autism. Please review the following web site and completed all 3 quizzes and bring with you to your face to face training. http://www.stevencelmer.com/lessons.html

7. Videos On the following slides are some video examples of some of the verbal operants. You will learn more about these in your face to face training.

8. Manding Please review these video examples of manding: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/conte nt/mand-0 http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/featur es-mand-0

9. Receptive Please review this video example of receptive: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/recept ive-instructions

10. Echoic Please review this video example of echoic: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/autism -echoics

11. Intraverbal Please review this video example of intraverbal: http://www.autismtrainingsolutions.com/intrav erbal

12. Administrative Policies

13. Appropriate Attire Employees are expected to maintain an appearance that is neat, clean, and professional. Casual but conservative attire is recommended. Inappropriate attire includes but may not be limited to: low cut shirts (exposing cleavage), short tops (exposing midriff), mini skirts, pants worn low on hips (exposing buttocks or underwear), offensive logo bearing garments and gang related attire.

14. Jewelry No current company policy To prevent breakage, personal injury, or loss of valuable items, line therapists may chose to remove piercing and other valuable jewelry prior to working directly with a child.

15. Appointments with Other Professionals Any time you are asked by a family to accompany a child to see another professional, you must have approval from the child’s coordinator. Unless approved, line therapist cannot attend appointments with other professionals.

16. School Visits Line therapist are not allowed to attend a school meeting or attend school with a child that is in public school. Line therapist can attend school with children in preschool settings.

17. Professionalism and ethics The following topics should not be discussed with families/coworkers: – Compensation for services – Personal situations or matters occurring outside of work – Personal opinions concerning other staff members or any other EAP employee – Inappropriate topics for the workplace – Another client’s program – Scheduling concerns or complaints

18. Professionalism and ethics Dual Relationships are to be avoided Babysitting, helping parents move, cleaning their house, etc No connections through social networking sites Always use professional language

19. Cancellation Policy Within 24 hours of scheduled appointment: – Contact parent and lead Cancellation with NO advanced notice: – Contact parents and lead With 2+ days advance notice: – Therapist canceling: Contact other lines to inquire about covering shift, – Contact parent and lead