Teaching for a stronger community.
We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.
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Teaching for a stronger community.
We are here to equip learners with the essentials skills needed to create positive change in the lives of people with developmental differences.
Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, Other adult care providers (residential staff, job coaches, day programs) Session Description: This session will identify the three barriersContinue reading "Transition Series Part #1: Preparing for Transition Webinar"
This FREE training for SLPs and learning specialists in Missouri consists of 3 sessions to assist professionals in the successful implementation of Social Language Groups (SLG) in the educational setting.
Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will identify the benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) implementation, describe variousContinue reading "Introduction to Alternative Communication Webinar"
This FREE training for SLPs and learning specialists in Missouri consists of 3 sessions to assist professionals in the successful implementation of Social Language Groups (SLG) in the educational setting.
Presented by: Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Audience: Educators, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80%Continue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"
A new diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming and we are here to help. This free workshop is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who have recently received a diagnosis of autism at the Thompson Center.
Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Community Session Description: This session will describe the impact of neurodevelopmental differences on the brain's ability to plan and execute tasks.
This FREE training for SLPs and learning specialists in Missouri consists of 3 sessions to assist professionals in the successful implementation of Social Language Groups (SLG) in the educational setting.
Presented by: Jaclyn Benigno, M.Ed. Audience: Educators, Paraprofessionals, Professionals working with students with autism Session Description: This session will identify effective strategies to address independence and transition from high schoolContinue reading "Preparing for Transition Webinar"
Presented by: Julie Muckerman, M.P.H. Audience: Educators, Early Childhood Providers Session Description: This session will explore the power of Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMI) in fostering inclusive connections for individuals with autism.Continue reading "Peer Mediated Interventions Webinar"
Presented by: Jennifer Sykes, Ph.D. Audience: Psychologists, Social Wokers, Counselors, Other mental health professionals working with individuals with autism Session Description: This session will review the latest research on theContinue reading "It’s A Spectrum Webinar"
Presented by: Cortney Fish, M.S.W., BCBA, LBA Audience: Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, Other adult care providers (residential staff, job coaches, day programs) Session Description: This session will identify the four stepsContinue reading "Transition Series Part #2: Supporting Employment Webinar"
