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14th Annual Autism Summer Institute
Express Yourself: Supporting Communication through the Arts, Advocacy, and Education
Sponsored by:
Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
Self-expression is the key to people with autism communicating, learning, achieving their dreams, and having a rich and rewarding life. The theme will be carried out in seven breakout strands over the course of the three-day conference, including:
- Hands-on skill building for supported communication users
- Supporting expressive communication through Facilitated Communication (FC) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Assistive technology, including the iPad
- Leadership and self-advocacy, organized by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
- Academic supports and constructing competence
- A first-ever strand on autism and the arts
- Contemporary topics representing current and emerging issues
August 6th - August 8th, 8:00am-4:00pm
iShare Expressive Language Apps for All
In this session, participants will get an overview of the current iPad 2/iPod Touch apps that support expressive communication for students of all abilities. Talking photos, story writing, text-to-speech and true augmentative communication applications with be previewed, the pros and cons and candidates for each will be discussed. In addition, the best ready to use apps for teaching vocabulary and concepts will be highlighted.
For: Parents of children with special learning needs
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave, Atkinson, NH
Registration: Anita Trudel, 603-893-1299, X334, atrudel@region10nh.org (by May 16, please)*
