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.
Join us for this FREE pre-conference event! The Ask the Experts panel provides an opportunity for family members and professionals to ask questions to a panel of autism experts. Our experts represent a variety of fields including medicine, behavior analysis, education, occupational and speech therapy, and psychology.
This conference aims to educate and provide support for professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, medical professionals, applied behavior analysts, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, service coordinators, and advocates. The conference strives to provide an atmosphere of hope and discovery, and upholds a commitment to sharing comprehensive,Continue reading "17th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference"
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 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"
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% 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"
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: 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.
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
Join us for an introductory webinar on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This session provides a foundational exploration of ASD, covering the core characteristics of social communication differences and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior. We will also dispel common myths about autism. Learn about the diverse ways autism can manifest to better support all students in your learning environment.
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.
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.
