Description |
Transitioning from PECS to SGDs will describe procedures for analyzing a learner's current PECS skills to determine candidacy for transitioning to a Speech Generating Device (SGD), choosing a device, and teaching functional use of the device, and why we must teach the basic principles of communication to our learner first to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
Topics covered include:
•Review of the PECS Protocol
•The unique challenges of learners with complex communication needs
•Procedures for analyzing current PECS skills
•Determining candidacy for transitioning from PECS to a Speech Generating Device
•The 5 criteria for appropriate device selection
•Preparing the learner for the transition
•Using elements of the PECS protocol to teach functional SGD use
•Problem solving SGD use
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Location |
TBD
TBD Chicago, IL
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Date |
4/29/2015 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Check in 8:00 AM)
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Sponsor |
Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. |
Trainer |
Jill M. Waegenaere, M.A., CCC/SLP |
Contact |
Nina Truehart (888) 732-7462 ntruehart@pecs.com |
Principles |
1. Support families
2. Active participation
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Credit Hours |
0.5 - Assessment
0.5 - Atypical Development
4.0 - Intervention
0.5 - Typical Development
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Cost |
175.00
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Status |
Closed |