Encouraging Communication and Language from Autistic Children and Others with Minimal Verbal Abilities

INFO ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The session are held entirely in English and you can participate via remote connection or at location in Finland.
Physically the workshop takes place in Helsinki on June 6–7, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm on both days (8 am to 3 pm German time).

This two-day workshop will address challenges and solutions for those charged with providing communication, speech, and language services to children with minimal verbal abilities (i.e., those who communicate presymbolically or with emergent symbols including speech). Autism and Intellectual Disabilities will be emphasized with a focus on holistic solutions involving providers, families, and other stakeholders. The workshop specifically aims to offer solutions to challenges related to early stage communication.

WORKSHOP INCLUDES

• A Framework for Emergent Communication
• What we Know about Emergent Communication in Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
• Principles for Effective Practice
• Evidence-based Assessment and Intervention Options
• Challenges for Presymbolic Communicators and Those who Serve Them
• Solutions for Presymbolic Communicators, Providers, and Stakeholders
• Challenges for Emergent Symbolic Communicators and Those who Serve Them
• Solutions for Emergent Symbolic Communicators, Providers, and Stakeholders
• Take Home Tips from the Workshop

EDUCATOR

Billy Ogletree is a speech therapist and Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western Carolina University (WCU). He has spent more than 30 years researching presymbolic and early symbolic communication disorders, as well as assistive and alternative communication (AAC). He is also an editor of a book regarding the topic.

VIDEO FROM BILLY

Here's the info of Mr. Ogletree and this upcoming workshop. You can share this freely for marketing purposes.
https://wcu.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=49cdb604-9c82-43aa-a7ae-b067011e8cab

REGISTERING & PRICES

Price of the workshop for remote participants is 682 €  (prices include Finnish VAT 24 %). If our international customers have a VAT number (EU-Steuernummer), we can send the invoice without VAT (workshop price 550 €).

To register, send us an email at info@kippinhouse.de