Are you a parent or caregiver of an adolescent or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

This workshop will discuss the various uses of visual supports for individuals with ASD. Most people are familiar with using visual supports to teach communication development for non-verbal individuals (e.g., picture exchange, PECS) and to create schedules, but this workshop will include information on how to use visual supports to:

• Increase functional communication, develop language, and refine conversation skills;
• Support social development and interactions;
• Increase understanding of words, directions, and behavioural expectations; and
• Facilitate personal independence within daily living and pre-vocational skills.

Speakers:

Sarah Roy received her Master of Applied Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from McGill University in 2008 and has been employed by Society for Treatment of Autism since 2008. In her position as a Speech Language Pathologist, she has conducted in-services for a variety of audiences, and has worked directly with many clients and families. Sarah enjoys working with individuals and their families to assess communication and social skills and to implement programs aimed at developing functional communication.

Shelley Booker completed her Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from Minot State University in 2001 and has been employed by Society for Treatment of Autism since 2003. In her position as a Speech Language Pathologist, she is responsible for: assessing the language, communication, and social skills of individuals with autism; developing and implementing individualized program plans, including designing child specific materials to augment communication development; facilitating group learning for children with social-cognitive deficits; staff development; parent training; community education; and teacher and aide programming support. She also collaborates with professionals at STA in conducting research related to functional communication outcomes for children with ASD and vocational and independence training for adolescents and adults with ASD.

Dates and Times:

Thursday, March 8, 2012: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location:

The Ability Hub is located on the 3rd Floor, 3820 - 24th Ave NW, Calgary, AB.

Parking is available adjacent to the Child Development Centre in Lot 53

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