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  • Down Syndrome And Autism Spectrum Disorders-A Speech and Language Perspective

    S24-12022 DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS— A SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PERSPECTIVE Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental disabilities that cause speech and language difficulties that ultimately affect communication and learning. Learn the speech and language characteristics of these disorders, how to foster communication, dual diagnosis and provide dynamic strategies that will aid in the remediation of working with these students.
  • Auditory Processing Disorders: An Overview of Working With Children With APD

    S24-12005 AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH APD Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 What does it mean to have an Auditory Processing Disorder? It is estimated that 5-7% of children sitting in the classroom suffer with APD. That means there is the likelihood of having a student with APD in your current classroom. Learn about the characteristics of an Auditory Processing Disorder and how to work with children that struggle with this disorder. You will also learn about the challenges students with APD face in their reading skills and what you can do as a teacher to help them.
  • Implementing Helpful Strategies For Working With Speech and Language Students

    S24-12004 IMPLEMENTING HELPFUL STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH SPEECH AND LANGUAGE STUDENTS Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 What exactly is a Speech and Language Impairment? What does this mean for a classroom teacher? Working with students with Speech and Language needs can be challenging depending on the nature of the impairment. Learn what a teacher needs to know about working with students who exhibit Language, Articulation or Fluency Disorders, Auditory Processing weaknesses, higher functioning Autism, Selective Mutism and social issues. In today’s highly language based classrooms, learn how to meet these needs.