Your Client with Autism: Transitioning from Non-Verbal to Verbal

Course Description Verbal communication is so essential for humans – and when we have a nonverbal client on the autism spectrum, we need to reach into our collective therapy toolboxes to equip these individuals with basic communication skills. TalkTools Instructor, Risca Solomon, will discuss the unique communication challenges clients with ASD may present, her top 5 strategies for breaking through the communication wall that have worked in her therapy practice, as well as other proven approaches. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Risca will demonstrate ABA practices and oral-placement techniques. Nonverbal-to-Verbal Roadmap will be outlined. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify early red flags when assessing verbal skills in pediatric clients Assess appropriate strategies based on clients’ diagnosis and behaviors Apply 3 intervention strategies in a therapy setting Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus on treatment methods related to the use of TalkTools® resources. Other similar treatment approaches will receive limited or no coverage during this lecture. TalkTools®️ is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider #: 05059. This self-study course is offered at 2 contact hours or 0.2 CEUs, intermediate level, in the categories of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Learning Options Online ONLY for 1 learner -- ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE (downloadable handout) Group Rate for 5 learners ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE for 5 learners Instructors Risca Solomon, MS, BCBA Bio and Financial Disclosure Timed Agenda 10 Minutes: Introduction 20 Minutes: ASD Communication Disorders 30 Minutes: ABA Techniques and Demonstrations 30 Minutes: Oral-Motor Techniques and Demonstrations 30 Minutes: Non-verbal to Verbal Roadmap How TalkTools e-learning Works Getting You Tech-Ready for Your TalkTools® Course For live courses visit our Event Calendar