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Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar

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% follow through. Once a system or device is chosen and purchased, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support andContinue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"

Social Language Groups: Train the Trainers Series: Part 1

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.

Free

Introduction to Alternative Communication Webinar

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 various AAC strategies and tools, and provide practical insights for fostering inclusive communication strategies. Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or simply interested in AAC, this sessionContinue reading "Introduction to Alternative Communication Webinar"

Social Language Groups: Train the Trainers Series: Part 2

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.

Free

Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar

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% follow through. Once a system or device is chosen and purchased, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support andContinue reading "Using AAC to Support Your Educational Team Webinar"

Social Language Groups: Train the Trainers Series: Part 3

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.

Free

Strategies for Teaching Emergent Communication Webinar

Presented by: Michelle Dampf, M.A., CCC-SLP Audience: Speech Language Pathologists, Early Intervention Professionals Session Description: This session will provide strategies for increasing communication and engagement for children with emergent language skills using evidenced based intervention for improving social-communication, play, and adaptive skills.

SLP Autism Immersion Day

Thompson Center Research and Training Facility 200 N. Keene St., Columbia, MO

Save the date: SLP Autism Immersion Day will take place June 21, 2024 at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment. Free ASHA CEUs available! Topics will include: speech generating devices, childhood apraxia of speech, and young adult & parent panels. Register now at bit.ly/SLPAutismDay

Communication Webinar Series: Emergent Communication

Zoom

This session will provide strategies for increasing communication and engagement for children with emergent language skills using evidenced based intervention for improving social-communication, play, and adaptive skills. 

Communication Webinar Series: Leveraging AAC for Individuals with Autism

Zoom

Think about effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention as 20% hardware and 80% follow-through. Once a system or device is chosen, the real work begins for educators, speech-language pathologists, families, and students. Adequate support and training are essential to decrease the chances of device or system abandonment. During this webinar, we’ll explain what AAC is and explore strategies, resources, and supports proven to be effective for successful AAC intervention and outcomes.

APA Series Webinar #1: It’s A Spectrum

Zoom

In this session, the presenter will define the core characteristics of an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, identify subtle symptoms of autism that are often missed or miscategorized, and discuss “gold standard” evaluation components and why they are needed.

APA Series Webinar #2: ASD & Interventions

Zoom

In this session, the presenter will identify limitations in the research about therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum and analyze considerations when determining therapeutic interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum.