UNDERSTANDING AUTISM & AAC
– a presentation for parents and caregivers only
Age: 21+ years
Dates: Sunday, March 30th @ 1pm
AAC (augmentative and alternative communiation) means all of the ways that someone communicates besides talking. People of all ages can use AAC if they have trouble with speech and/or language skills. Some people may need to use AAC for only a short time or sometimes they may use it everyday.
You or your child may benefit if:
- You want to learn more about how autism and AAC can help you and your child communicate
- You are looking for a way to connect and communicate effectively with your child.
- Your child is non-verbal and does not have the means of functional communcation.
- Your child uses none or very minimal sounds/words to communicate.
- Your child is not able to express their wants and needs with either yourself or others.
- Your child becomes frustrated when others are not able to understand them when they are trying to express themselves.
- Your child may have difficulties interacting with their peers and/or teachers.
This presentation is led by Heather Tremblay, a skilled clinician in early communication, & augmentative and alternative communication therapy. We ask that you do not bring your child/children to this presentation.
Adult Stuttering Program (1 Day)
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn skills, gain insights, and share perspectives regarding stuttering with people who “get it.” You will gain confidence in speaking and learn skills to foster more positive speaking interactions. The workshop will include many meaningful activities including self reflections tasks, opportunities to practice new skills, discussion groups, and presentations. Participants will be provided an introduction to each skill and given strategies to help support their learning and daily functioning.
Areas that will be covered:
- Assessing stuttering severity and factors contributing to stuttering
- Discussing emotional responses to stuttering
- Perspective taking and paradigm shifts
- Training in reducing fears and avoidance behaviours
- Review of stuttering techniques & strategies
- Managing stuttering
- Improving effective communication
- Saying what you want to say, when you want to say it
- Stuttering acceptance
You may benefit if:
You have social language difficulties, are concerned about speaking up at work or in school, are nervous about being considered for promotion due to fears of speaking in public, or need help with the skills above.