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The Self & Match System: Systematic Use of Self-Monitoring as a
Behavioral Intervention – Introductory Workshop (4-6 hours)Description: This INTERACTIVE and HANDS-ON workshop will provide an excellent opportunity
for individuals to learn a well-defined, systematic self-monitoring intervention, and
motivational system. Participants attending this workshop will leave with a comprehensive
tool in hand to implement immediately. This workshop will explore peer-reviewed research
that supports the implementation of self-monitoring systems for students of various ages and
developmental levels. A discussion of self-monitoring procedures incorporating a “match”
component will be presented, with specific focus on Self & Match, a user-friendly, easy to
implement, empirically-validated system. Participants in this training will acquire a systematic
guide to planning self-monitoring systems, as well as a Self & Match manual with substantial
training materials. Additionally, participants will strengthen their knowledge of necessary
considerations prior to implementing any self-monitoring or motivational system.The Self & Match system has been used internationally to support individuals with emotional
behavior disorders, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, as well as a variety of
other diagnoses. Self & Match can be employed as a part of an individualized behavior
system and/or a class-wide behavior management procedures and school-wide behavior
management procedures as a part of SWPBIS. Self & Match has been applied in a diverse
array of settings including special and general education settings, homes,
communities, clinics, public and private schools, and recreational programs. Great
workshop for individuals and/or teams!Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
• Identify the research-based benefits of self-monitoring
• Identify the basic components of the Self & Match System
• Effectively apply, individualize, and monitor progress of a self-monitoring system
• Identify the necessary components of an effective motivational system
• Identify the importance of pre-treatment planning on the effectiveness of intervention
• Create a Self & Match self-monitoring system to implement in their workplace
• Systematically consider function in the development of self-monitoring interventions and
reinforcement opportunitiesTitle of Training: Intro to Self & Match
Length of Training: 4-6 hours
Typical Training Size 20-100+
Target Audience: This workshop is designed for behavior analysts, consultants, school psychologists,
autism specialists, special educators, teachers, administrators, parents, students, and/or
others who primarily support individuals from K to 21. Participants will engage in active
learning to increase their knowledge of systematic self-monitoring and motivational
systems as behavior interventions. Workshop attendees will gain a tool/guide to develop
their own Self & Match systems to utilize in school, home, or clinic settings.
Room Set-up: Collaborative Tables of 4-6
AV Needs: Screen, Mac Adapter, Speakers
Printing Needs: Powerpoints for all participants, 10 page Considerations Guide for all participants, and 5
additional 1 page hand-out per participant