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Found 60 items containing the tag "Communication"

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

This workshop is a brief introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Launch Workshop

Enabling Person-Directed Planning for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Users

This workshop is a brief introduction to the The Enabling Person-Directed Planning for AAC Users guidebook Launch Workshop

Communication Development

Simple ways to encourage language development Get down to the child’s physical level and gain his/her attention. (i.e. Kneel down in Read more

How to use the “Checklist of Communicative Functions and Means”

by Amy M. Wetherby, 1995 Children who are not yet using much speech often communicate in many other ways. This checklist Read more

Talking Matters

A guide to communicating with your child Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services: A community partnership designed to deliver speech and Read more

Enabling Person-Directed Planning for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Users

The Enabling Person-Directed Planning for AAC Users guidebook, is designed to help persons who use augmentative and alternative communication take an active role in the person-directed planning process. Read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Fact Sheet

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association). Read more

All About Me

Creating Books to Share Experiences

An “All About Me” book can be created for your child. It is a special book that tells a child’s life story. Photographs, or mementos, of special events and milestones can be added to the book at any time.Read more

Apps for people with special needs

There are many different apps available for the Apple iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Many of which can be very helpful for the people we support. Read more

Simon Says Game

This game is a fun and interactive way for children to learn about parts of the body and get some exercise! Read more