COURSE DESCRIPTION
Verbal communication is so essential for humans – and when we have a nonverbal client on the autism spectrum, we need to reach into our collective therapy toolboxes to equip these individuals with basic communication skills.
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TalkTools Instructor, Risca Solomon, will discuss the unique communication challenges clients with ASD may present, her top 5 strategies for breaking through the communication wall that have worked in her therapy practice, as well as other proven approaches. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Risca will demonstrate ABA practices and oral-placement techniques. Nonverbal-to-Verbal Roadmap will be outlined.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will be able to:
- Identify early red flags when assessing verbal skills in pediatric clients
- Assess appropriate strategies based on clients’ diagnosis and behaviors
- Apply 3 intervention strategies in a therapy setting
Timed Agenda
- 10 Minutes: Introduction
- 20 Minutes:Â ASD Communication Disorders
- 30 Minutes:Â ABA Techniques and Demonstrations
- 30 Minutes:Â Oral-Motor Techniques and Demonstrations
- 30 Minutes:Â Non-verbal to Verbal Roadmap
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Lisa
16 Dec 20