Sign Language: What's It All About?

Description

Join Abbey Cook for an informative presentation discussing the topic of Sign Language in a therapeutic setting targeting both speech sounds and language therapy. Participants will learn the language, life and literacy benefits of using sign language in a therapeutic session.
1. Identify the key elements associated with learning sign language to promote communication.
2. Identify the theory behind the effectiveness of sign language in therapy sessions targeting both speech sounds and language.
3. Apply sign language vocabulary skills learned in therapy sessions targeting both speech sounds and language.

Location Easter Seals
507 E. Armstrong Ave.
Peoria, IL
Date 4/17/2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Check in 6:30 PM)
Sponsor Peoria Area Speech-Language Hearing Association
Trainer Abbey Cook, M.S., CCC-SLP
Contact Christine Fletcher (309) 689-9920 pasha@caraworks.com
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
Credit Hours 1.0 - Intervention
Cost free to PASHA members
Status Closed