LAMP Workshop - Buena Park - May 17

An opportunity to attend a workshop for ASHA CEUs...coming to a city near you! Mark your calendars to attend, and register today!! The Center for AAC and Autism offers workshops for participants to receive a detailed program of the LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) treatment approach and learn why its emphasis on consistent motor plans is uniquely suited to children with autism. This interactive course entails an indepth discussion of the components, led by a clinician who works daily implementing AAC with children with autism. Time will be allotted for a question and answer session with the trainer. Register today, so you don't miss out! WORKSHOP DETAILS   May 17, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Language Acquisition through Motor Planning presented by: Teresa Parrill, M.S., CCC-SLP  Buena Park, CA For More Information or to Register:  Visit  www.aacandautism.com/trng ASHA CEUs are available for all workshops. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Language Acquisition through Motor Planning This comprehensive LAMP training program is designed for SLPs, family members, and therapists who want to learn new AAC skills and strategies that can enhance the lives of ASD individuals. The workshop examines the current research and the history of augmenting speech for people with ASD. Participants will study communication assessment and augmentative implementation procedures, with an emphasis on the use of multi-modal communication systems. Prior to this workshop, the trainer, also a licensed SLP, will work with three clients from the hosting facility, and videotape the consultations. These videos will be used throughout the workshop to facilitate discussion and point out key elements of the therapy approach. All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the LAMP Training Manual, which provides detailed instruction on using leading AAC devices to encourage the development of communication among those with ASD. ABOUT THE CENTER FOR AAC AND AUTISM The new Center for AAC and Autism, online at www.aacandautism.com , is dedicated to helping children with autism learn to communicate through the power of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices. The Center for AAC and Autism was developed to support clinical research aimed at the effective implementation of AAC within the autism arena; facilitate sharing of best practices and success stories among clinicians and families; and teach AAC strategies for promoting language development in those with autism through Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP). To learn more about the Center for AAC and Autism, please visit: www.aacandautism.com, or call toll-free at (866) 998-1726.