Description
Designed for educators and therapists; caregivers and families welcome
Join us for a 60-minute workshop focused on neurodiversity-affirming pragmatic and social language supports.
Participants will:
· Explore the neurodiversity paradigm
· Learn to evaluate and modify social language targets
· Develop inclusive activities and goals for a variety of social learners
· Engage in interactive activities that reframe traditional goals
· Discuss practical implementation strategies that respect neurodivergent social communication patterns
This session will equip participants with essential knowledge and tools to enhance their practice and better support neurodivergent individuals.
What you'll learn
• Understand the principles of neurodiversity-affirming practice in pragmatic language therapy
• Evaluate and modify current therapy approaches to better support diverse communication styles
• Develop strategies for implementing inclusive pragmatic language activities
• Create assessment frameworks that respect neurodivergent social communication patterns
Ivymount Outreach Programs
For more than 55 years, Ivymount has created nationally recognized programs and partnerships for people with autism and special needs as well as their families. The goal in all our programs is to help children, students, and young adults achieve their highest level of development and independence. In addition to creating our own education and outreach programs, Ivymount forms partnerships with other organizations and researchers, often functioning as a training site, to ensure that our innovative and intensive approach is widely disseminated and influences the larger field of special education and support services.
Visit www.ivymountoutreach.org for more information
