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Assessment and Intervention Presented by Professor Rhea Paul

Day 1 Seminar content

Day 2 Seminar content Today’s workshop aims to provide an update on the following areas: • The development of pragmatic language skills that typically occur in children during preschool and secondary school from 3 years to 16 years. • Assessment of pragmatic disorders in young children from preschool to middle primary. • Establishing intervention goals with parents and teachers • Strategies for the management of children with pragmatic

Today’s workshop aims to provide an update on the following areas: • Overview of current theories of the causes of ASD. • Analysis of the DSM-5 for Autism Spectrum Disorder. • The role of a speech pathologist in the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder. • Diagnosis of ASD in toddlers. • Outcome predictors in ASD. • Pivotal skills for the acquisition of spoken language in preschoolers with ASD. • Evidence based approaches for improving early communication in very young children with ASD. • Strategies for increasing preverbal and early verbal communication in children with ASD including a review of Rapid Motor Imitation Antecedent Training and AAC approaches.

disorders from preschool to middle primary. • The role of peers in social skill intervention.

• How to maximize the social participation of children with ASD. • Including students with ASD within the mainstream classroom curriculum.

COST $550 Early Bird closes 31st October 2013

VENUE Melbourne Parkview Hotel Conference 562 St Kilda Rd Melbourne VIC 3004

HOW TO BOOK Please contact Orla for all enquiries via email orlam@irabina.com or phone on 03 9839 3003

$595 Standard Registration from 1st November 2013

We are a registered training organisation (RTO) offering a range of specialised disability training. Our courses are informed by a person-centred and family-centred philosophy and demonstrate strong commitment to evidence based practice.

We offer the following courses for Speech Pathologists:

Assistive technology – Speech generating devices This course aims to increase knowledge and understanding in the areas of assessment and implementation of speech generating devices for people with complex communication needs. It provides the participants with the principles of assessments and intervention strategies and the role of the support team. Working with people with disability This course aims to prepare you to work with people with a disability, including those with complex communication needs - as colleagues and as clients. It provides information on understanding cerebral palsy, best practise frameworks in supporting individuals with complex communication needs; and frameworks and practical demonstration of engagement and collaboration with clients and families.

For more details on this course and to view all of our courses visit cerebralpalsy.org.au or telephone Fiona King (02) 9975 8715

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