This workshop is a must for parents, caregivers and professionals working and/or living with people who have complex communication needs. You will learn how to teach critical communication skills that lead to greater independence in the home, work, school and community settings. We review nine specific skills: requesting reinforcers, requesting help, requesting a break, indicating yes and no, waiting, following directions, schedule-following and transitioning. Through lecture, demonstrations, video and participatory activities, you will acquire specific teaching strategies that are relevant for anyone who has limited communication skills, regardless of their communicative modality (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication System [PECS], signing, device use, speech).

Agenda: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

CEUs: 0.6 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area) and/or 6.0 BACB CEUs

Tuition Includes: Detailed Handout with space for note taking, Certificate of Attendance, Continental Breakfast, ASHA and/or BACB CEUs are available