Expanding Communication Skills in Natural Environments, Even at a Carnival/Party

Description

Providers and families will be present to experience hands-on activities like bounce house, face painting, interacting with balloon artists, dancing to music, participating in a game of putt-putt and playing with bubbles and sidewalk chalk. These activities are fun and can be great learning experiences. Therapists will demonstrate with visual supports and simple signs how to elicit vocabulary. With children present, therapists will model other communication strategies in family friendly fashion. With many children present, therapists and families will have natural opportunities to practice strategies on turn taking, waiting, negotiating and asking/answering questions.

Location Veterans Memorial Park
3400 Pearl St
McHenry, IL 60050
Date 5/7/2017 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 11:45 AM)
Sponsor Pediatric Interactions
Trainer Sarah Rosten
Contact Kricia Doescher (847) 223-7433 kriciad@pediatricinteractions.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
Credit Hours 0.5 - Intervention
0.5 - Working with Families
Cost FREE
Status Closed