Join us next Tuesday, May 15, from 6:30-8:30 as Kara Bidstrup, MA, SLP (Prentke Romich Co.) presents:
From “eat cookies” to Asking Questions: Getting beyond simple requesting through AAC language therapy
FREE! as always. Bring a colleague. Forward this email.
Some topics Kara will cover:
What am I going to do to help an individual who uses AAC expand function and use of language?
Motivate
Identify other functions of communication
Thoughtful selection of…
§ Vocabulary
§ Language targets … that promote expansion of
communicative functions
Expose to other functions of communication
§ Expression – AAC user saying something on the talker
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Exploration
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Direct instruction
§ Reception – input from communication partner
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Model
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Recasts and
expansions
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Increase number of
opportunities
On going assessment
Where: Villa Esperanza Services, Braun Conference Center
2116 E. Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
Brick building on the corner of Villa and Craig
Ample street parking
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Agenda
6:30-6:45 Networking, snacks & beverages
6:45-8:30 Presentation
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