Childhood Apraxia

Description

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with clinically relevant information regarding parent education and need for intervention for our youngest clients with suspected childhood apraxia of speech.
-Identify characteristics of young children with suspected apraxia
-Acquire practical strategies for talking to parents and caregivers when further intervention is warranted.
-Discover simple methods for empowering families and caregivers by providing them with simple tools and confidence to help young children learn to communicate.

Location Illinois School for the Deaf
125 Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Date 9/11/2013 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Check in 8:30 AM)
Sponsor Child & Family Connections #17
Trainer Sheryl Roberts, SLP
Contact Karla Richmond (217) 222-9592 aclic@adams.net
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Atypical Development
0.5 - Intervention
1.0 - Working with Families
Cost Free
Status Closed