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6. Autism

6A. Introduction to Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

This one-day workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, with emphasis on the unique learning styles and environmental needs of these individuals. The relationship between the challenging behaviours of persons with autism and their communication deficits is described in detail. Information about basic support and learning strategies that can be used effectively with children with autism is also included, along with a discussion of the challenges faced by parents and other family members.

Target Audience: general and special education teachers, support personnel, administrators, parents/guardians, speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators

Cost: $1,500 plus travel expenses
For more information, please contact Paul Malette at (604) 921-1670 or at info@cbiconsultants.com

6B. Communication Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders

This one-day workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, with an emphasis on communication. Basic assessment and intervention issues related to communication and strategies for approaching them are also discussed. The workshop also includes a discussion of the types and functions of echolalia (repetitive speech) and strategies for encouraging generative language development.

Target Audience: speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, general and special education teachers, support personnel, administrators, parents/guardians

Cost: $1,500 plus travel expenses
For more information, please contact Paul Malette at (604) 921-1670 or at info@cbiconsultants.com

6C. Augmentative Communication for Children with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders

This one-day workshop emphasizes issues and approaches to providing augmentative communication supports to children with autism whose speech is inadequate to meet their ongoing daily communication needs. The workshop first discusses augmentative communication for children who need to develop non-formalized communication such as gestures and body language. It then includes information about children who require formalized communication using symbols such as manual signs, photographs, or line drawings. The use of communication technology to support these learners is also discussed.

Target Audience: speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, general and special education teachers, support personnel, administrators, parents/guardians

Cost: $1,500 plus travel expenses
For more information, please contact Paul Malette at (604) 921-1670 or at info@cbiconsultants.com