Deafblindness
Communication development and intervention strategies for students with varying levels of expressive communication will be addressed.
Participants will learn how assessment supports the selection and design of AAC modes that are accessible and meaningful for their students.
A CVI tutorial with an SLP and TVI discussing implications of CVI for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
An SLP and TVI discuss CVI and the implications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Participants will learn about the Sensorimotor Stage of Development,the Van Dijk Approach,levels of learning in the Sensory Learning Kit and more.
Hearing impacts our ability to communicate, connect with others, and respond to environmental cues.
Hearing impacts our ability to communicate, connect with others, and respond to environmental cues.
3 topics are included in this training that demonstrate the use of Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems for children who are d
Identify and practice ABA approaches that will support students who are visually impaired, blind, Deafblind or multiply disabled.
This online course provides theoretical and practical information for teaching social communication skills to students with VI
This course will provide content related to students who have cortical visual impairment (CVI) and who are considered to be in Phase III CVI.
In this webcast, Amber talks about how important it is to involve children with disabilities in their community and gives advice on how to make this work.
Dr. Hartshorne emphasizes by better understanding the unique features of CHARGE and its interactions we obtain better understanding of related behaviors.
Wendy Bridgeo discusses the importance of starting the transition process early for students with disabilities, especially those with CHARGE syndrome.
Dr. Maryann Girardi speaks about providing physical therapy to children with CHARGE syndrome and its challenges.
Sharon Stelzer discusses the impact of CHARGE Syndrome upon the student, and strategies a teacher can implement to create a good learning environment.
In this webcast, Dr. Jan van Dijk shares his expertise on child-guided assessment. His child-guided method of assessing is recognized and used worldwide.
In this webcast, Jerry Berrier provides an overview of a variety of communication technologies for individuals who are deafblind.
Weningshi shares her experience and process for developing student-centered curriculum guidelines in Indonesia for students who have multiple disabilities.
This webcast demonstrates how the use of a web conferencing tool has assisted in building teams and promoting ongoing dialog among members.
In this video, Barbara Miles talks about the unique functions the hands serve for those who are deafblind.
In this CHARGE Syndrome webcast, David Brown describes the impact of sensory processing on proprioception, the vestibular sense, and behavior.
Barbara Miles discusses her approach to conversations with students who are deafblind and strategies for connecting when a person can't see or hear you.
Beth Jordan shares her insights on Preparing for Transition and talks about the mandate for educational services versus lack of mandate for adult service.
Marianne Riggio talks about the process of helping educational programs conduct self-assessments as a means of ensuring that their program is effective.
In this webcast, Elizabeth Torrey talks about the use of tangible symbols to support the development of communication in children.
In this webcast, Marlin Minkin addresses the issues that families struggle with related to raising children who are deafblind.
Dr. Jan van Dijk presents his research and ideas related to the brain, the limbic system and the impact on teaching and learning for students.
In this webcast, Dr. McLetchie and Dr. Zatta discuss the critical importance of blending “Quality of Life” into the curriculum.
Martha Majors provides insights on the impact of medical and physical challenges for children in educational environments.
In this webcast, Susan DeCaluwe discusses the development of the Communication Portfolio for learners with deafblindness and multiple disabilities.
Pamela Ryan, School Psychologist at Perkins School for the Blind, offers an overview of CHARGE Syndrome.
There are 4 sessions included in this training module on functional literacy for students with visual impairments and additional disabilities.
Conference will be held on March 11, 2020
Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA.
How to evaluate your students’ progress using data collection systems and how to incorporate the data into current assessment processes.
The course will include information pertaining to the causes of CVI and program planning/interventions for individuals with CVI.
McGowan, parent of teenager who is deafblind describes the transition planning process for her son as he began preparing to go from high school to college.
In this video, Amanda Martinage will talk about Part Two of Tactile Processing, specifically how to address dysfunction.