Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Individualized Learning in Montessori and ABA Objective: Participants will enhance their awareness of the principles of individualized learning in both Montessori and ABA approaches, and how individualized intervention plans benefit from incorporating Montessori method
- Identify the overlapping principles between Montessori and ABA, such as shaping strategies, structured environments, and task analysis, to determine how these methodologies can complement one another in practice.
- Discuss the role of the prepared environment in the Montessori method and identify strategies for structuring ABA-based learning spaces that promote independence, intrinsic motivation, and skill mastery while maintaining evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Identify practical applications for integrating Montessori-inspired strategies within ABA-based programs that promote independence, intrinsic motivation, and engagement.
- Discuss the use of Montessori materials in skill acquisition and demonstrate how hands-on, sensory-based tools can be integrated into ABA programs to enhance engagement, independence, and meaningful learning experiences.
Presenter:
Hattie-Angelys Fox, MS Ed./Sp. Ed. (B-2nd)/ NYS-LBA Hattie-Angelys Fox is a Nuerodirgent Behavioral Educator. She has first-hand knowledge of the ways in which one Nuerotype can interact with environment to create behavior sets that can disrupt any and all aspects of an individual’s life.