Formerly known as "Family Training", Individual/Caregiver Training and Education (ICTE) is an excellent way for family members to learn more about their loved one's disabilities and the best educational, therapeutic, and biomedical interventions available to address them. A Small Miracle, Inc. continues to expand our Individual/Caregiver Training and Education (ICTE) topics and the number of trainers available. Some of our training topics include:

• Biomedical interventions for Autism
• Basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other educational approaches
• Verbal Behavior (VB) training for family members
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• Replacing problem behaviors with appropriate alternatives
• Coping strategies
• Dietary intervention (such as gluten- and casein-free diet)
• Finding resources, services and materials for your child
• Legal and advocacy issues
• Identifying and minimizing sensory problems

ICTE can also be used to pay for conference attendance fees. Please contact your local ASM office for more information or to request topics not listed above.

Specialized Consultative Services are currently available with:

•Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Consultant - two licensed Psychologists specializing in behavior modification and Verbal Behavior techniques with children with autism
•Verbal Behavior (VB) Consultant - a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist specializing in Verbal Behavior treatment methodology
•Recreational Therapist - two certified Recreational Therapists are now on staff to help families find recreational resources and opportunities to improve functioning and independence, as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability.