Subject: How Can I Teach My Child Sign Language When He Won't Look at Me?
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Date Posted:19:21:38 02/15/04 Sun Author Host/IP: 170-215-50-247.bras01.cha.wv.frontiernet.net/170.215.50.247
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ASD and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child:
How Can I Teach My Child Sign Language When He Won't Look at Me?
Co-sponsored by Intermediate 287 and Metro ECSU/State Autism Project and MDE
Workshop Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation the participant will:
learn about the various types of hearing loss, types of auditory assessment including formal and informal assessment, how to read and utilize the information gained from auditory assessment, and how to incorporate auditory objectives into the IEP;
become familiar with the various methods of communication, both nonsymbolic and symbolic used with individuals with hearing loss and their applicability to children with autism;
learn to use Behavior State Assessment for the identification of levels of alertness as impacted by stereotypical behaviors;
develop instructional strategies for teaching the child to utilize residual hearing and visual imput for gaining information from their environment and for communication; and,
develop collaborative teaming skills necessary for serving the child with autism and hearing loss.
Course Description: This daylong workshop will provide information on the following topics related to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and an identified hearing loss:
Differences and similarities in language disorders and delays
Multiple disabilities—“overlay,” which dominates in need, teaming and collaboration. Who is the primary provider?
Communication between programs.
Stereotypical behaviors—assessment using the Guess and Roberts Behavior State Assessment Tool
Incidence of hearing loss in children with autism
Diagnosis - how each disability might compromise the diagnosis of the other
Advantages of using sign language
Presenter: Sally Roberts, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas. Her doctorate in special education has an emphasis in the areas of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and multiple severe and profound disabilities. She currently is an associate professor at the University of Kansas, and is the area coordinator for deaf education preparation in the department. She serves as Principal Investigator for a U.S. Department of Education funded project that is developing a model that uses cueing strategies and behavior and state analysis with infants and young children at high risk for severe and profound disabilities.
When: Friday, February 20, 2004; 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. (check in at 8:00 a.m.)
Cost: $35 per person (includes lunch and materials at Intermediate District 287 site)
P.O.’s accepted or make checks payable and mail to Intermediate District 287
Registration for those interested in watching through ITV:
Bemidji and Thief River Falls - www.greater-mn-online.org
