Children who are nonspeaking or have limited speech, in addition to other challenges, often struggle to interact and communicate. This may include children who have physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, sensory processing challenges, autism, and/or a range of cognitive limitations and learning difficulties.
This introductory workshop will demonstrate the use of the Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) approach developed by Gayle Porter (Melbourne, Australia). Generic templates for multi-page “light tech” communication books have been carefully designed to support genuine communication for a variety of functions throughout the day. These templates may be customized for a range of access methods and other individual needs. Learn strategies for creating multi-modal language learning environments that provide receptive models and expressive opportunities for language development. Although the vocabulary within the PODD Communication Book Direct Access Templates CD is better suited to children, it can be adjusted for a person of any age.
Presenter: Laurie Pyburn, MS, CCC-SLP, LMSW
Workshop Fee: $75
Parking: Included in Workshop Fee
Group Size: Limited to 12
To Register: Email atp@wihd.org OR call 914-493-1317 (note: advanced registration is required)