Empowering Voices, Unlocking Potential
The Listen to My Voice Workshop is a valuable program that empowers parents and caregivers to support non-vocal children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in developing effective communication skills. It addresses the need for parents to foster self-advocacy and provides guidance on future planning.
This workshop series aims to bridge the limited knowledge and access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, offering information and training to parents, students, and educators. By equipping parents with AAC device knowledge and skills, the program promotes inclusion and enhances functionality for individuals with ASD.
Listen to My Voice focuses on providing resources for obtaining AAC devices and emphasizes training for parents and non-vocal children, enabling essential communication skills development. Participation in the workshop empowers parents and promotes the integration of individuals with ASD as valued members of society.
Listen to My Voice aims to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and enhance social integration. Participants will acquire knowledge in IEPs, AAC devices, modeling techniques, and reinforcement strategies. Activities include interactive sessions featuring role-play exercises and comprehensive reference materials. We adapt the program to accommodate participants' needs and advocate for AAC device usage in everyday life.
Join us for a positive learning experience and become an ambassador for the ASD non-vocal communicative community.
Join Listen to My Voice Workshop, empowering parents and caregivers in supporting non-vocal children with ASD. Bridge the knowledge gap, access AAC devices, and foster self-advocacy. Enhance communication skills and promote inclusion. Learn AAC basics, best practices, and collaboration. Empower your child's journey.
Workshop Overview
This session of Listen to My Voice is approximately 90 minutes. Participants will be provided with Our program focuses on creating learning opportunities and employing differential reinforcement techniques using Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
Key topics of the series are:
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- Introduction to AAC devices: Learn how to integrate AAC devices into your child's daily life seamlessly.
- Differential reinforcement: Master strategies to reinforce desired behaviors and actions related to communication development.
- Advancement of learning progression: Discover core words and personalized programs tailored to your child's needs.
- Collaboration between parents and educators: Foster understanding and teamwork to support the goals outlined in the IEP.
This session will consist of two parts:
Part 1: What is an AAC Device?
This session covers AAC devices, assessing needs and preferences, obtaining funding, creating IEP goals, and is suitable for AAC beginners or those seeking a refresher.
Part 2: Best Practices for AAC Devices
This session explores effective AAC strategies for different settings and situations, including modeling language, providing feedback, and promoting interaction and generalization. It also covers collaboration with professionals and caregivers for consistency and support. Ideal for enhancing AAC skills and confidence.
Listen to My Voice- “This project was funded in part through a SpArc Tank Innovations Grant from The Arc Maryland”.
Listen to My Voice aims to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and enhance social integration. Participants will acquire knowledge in IEPs, AAC devices, modeling techniques, and reinforcement strategies. Activities include interactive sessions featuring role-play exercises and comprehensive reference materials. We adapt the program to accommodate participants' needs and advocate for AAC device usage in everyday life.
The program welcomes educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, parents, caregivers, students, and self-advocates interested in utilizing AAC devices.