The iPad has revolutionized the augmentative communication world and the way Speech Language Pathologists deliver articulation and language therapy to students. Despite easy access, speech pathologists need to know the range of applications, how to judge and apply the available technologies, and how to integrate the application into the world of learning.
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism, in conjunction with Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative, is offering six training opportunities, “I-ing for Communication,” coming in the months of August and September. During the training, attendees will learn the following skills.
- Identify how to use the devices for augmenting communication
- Learn how to incorporate technology into articulation and language therapy
- Learn how technology can create content, share knowledge and build and
support relationships - Identify the applications for augmentative communication including those that
focus on core vocabulary - Identify the applications for articulation and language therapies.
Each training date has two sessions offered. Training dates and locations are listed below. Please visit the Institute’s homepage at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ and click on the FYI Newsletter July 18, 2011 link to access registration links.
August 26, 2011
8:30-11am and 12:30-3pm
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Bloomington, IN
September 2, 2011
8:30-11am and 12:30-3pm
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Bloomington, IN
September 14, 2011
8:30-11am and 12:30-3pm
Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative, Carmel, IN
Registration fee is $45.00 per person and is limited to 30 attendees per session. Certificates of Attendance and CEUs will be offered. For content questions, contact Kristie Lofland at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail klofland@indiana.edu. All other questions should be directed to Donna Beasley at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail dbeasley@indiana.edu.
