What is the Autism Partnership Method?

What is the Autism Partnership Method?

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Compared to traditional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment, the AP Teaching Method™ emphasizes “in-the-moment analysis” and “clinical judgment.” This approach is a highly flexible, systematic, and student-centered treatment method that significantly enhances the learning effectiveness for individuals with ASD.

Course Speakers:

Toby Mountjoy

Course Content

ASD, ABA and Autism Partnership Method

What is the Autism Partnership Method?

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Mr. Toby Mountjoy will delve into the Autism Partnership Method, the approach employed by Autism Partnership for training students with ASD. This method also serves as the guiding framework for the conduct and practices for AP therapists.

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Many parents may not fully grasp the importance of intensive ABA training for their children with ASD. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy will provide a concise explanation of why Autism Partnership (AP) adheres to high-density ABA therapy, highlighting its benefits and effectiveness.

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Learning ability, or “Learning How to Learn,” is a crucial component of the Autism Partnership curriculum. We frequently begin by reinforcing students’ learning abilities and skills, which helps them become more independent learners and succeed in settings beyond the treatment center. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy will explain the importance of learning ability and how Autism Partnership can help students systematically acquire advanced learning skills.

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At Autism Partnership, we don’t collect training progress data in the same manner as traditional ABA programs. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy compares these approaches and discusses AP’s data collection methodology.

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Helping students develop effective and natural reinforcers is a key focus of the Autism Partnership Method. Effective reinforcers can significantly boost students’ motivation to learn and assist in the generalization of their skills into everyday life. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy shares insights on how AP utilizes reinforcements.

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A well-trained clinical team is a cornerstone of the Autism Partnership Method. AP is dedicated to providing ongoing and comprehensive training for its therapists. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy will share AP’s employee training model, detailing the pre-employment training process and the continuous training provided throughout employment.

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When addressing behavioral issues in students, it’s essential to consider a multifaceted approach. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy will describe how AP therapists make clinical judgement and in-the-moment analysis based on their observations and discussions during treatment planning.

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Unlike the traditional rigid and programmatic ABA, AP employs a highly flexible progressive ABA approach, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies and diverse instructional aids. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy will discuss what defines a thoughtful therapist and how the AP approach enhances student learning.

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The Autism Partnership Method (APM) is dedicated to employing a natural teaching and learning approach that closely reflects real-life situations, aiding students in generalizing skills beyond the treatment center. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy discusses how AP therapists incorporate the APM framework when designing a curriculum, focusing on elements such as the environment, instructions, feedback, and reinforcements.

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Clinical judgment is a core feature of the Autism Partnership Method. AP therapists are required to make judgments based on each student’s unique situation. In this video, Mr. Toby Mountjoy will compare the advantages and disadvantages of strictly adhering to treatment guidelines versus effectively utilizing clinical judgment. He will also share insights on how AP therapists can apply clinical judgment in their teaching practices.

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