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Presenters:
Joanne Gerenser, PhD, Executive Director, Eden II and Genesis Programs
Alison Moors Lipshin, MA, BCBA, Director of Eden II Special Programs
Disclosures: Joanne Gerenser and Alison Moors Lipshin are employees of Eden II Programs and receive a salary. They have no other relevant disclosures to report.
Abstract:
The term "neurodiversity" (ND) has resulted in an advocacy movement that has raised awareness of social injustices in the autism community and lead to a surge of clinical providers eager to deliver ND-affirming treatment. However, peer reviewed literature is sparse, and much information is presented in social media. The goal of this presentation is to open a thoughtful dialogue about this topic to guide clinical practice and research.
Learning Objectives:
1.Attendees will define neurodiversity and identify its origin.
2.Attendees will describe several neurodiversity affirming practices that often include a total disregard of evidence-based teaching methodologies (e.g., applied behavior analysis, social skills interventions).
3. Attendees will identify the barriers that may challenge collaboration between speech-language pathologists and behavior analysts.
4. Attendees will analyze conflicting literature through the lens of evidence-based practice.
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Presenters:
Mary Borcherding, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Coordinator of Speech-Language Services, Eden II Genesis Programs
Valerie Susino, MA, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Coordinator, Eden II Genesis School
Disclosures: Mary Borcherding and Valerie Susino are employees of Eden II Programs and receive a salary. They have no other relevant disclosures to report.
Abstract:
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrate deficits in language andcommunication skills that often continue throughout the lifespan. Play-based therapy is an effective intervention to teach learning readiness and target foundational skills needed to develop language and communication. Strategies for program development will be highlighted.
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will describe foundational skills required for language and communication development in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
2. Attendees will describe examples of play-based programming and curriculum.
3. Attendees will identify strategies for clinical problem solving and collaboration across disciplines.
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Presenters:
Lauren Colon, MS. Ed, BCBA, LBA, Director of the Eden II Genesis School
Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH, Director of Eden II Genesis Long Island Speech Services
Disclosures: Lauren Colon and Jan M. Downey are employees of Eden II Programs and receive a salary. Lauren Colon has no other relevant disclosures to report. Jan M. Downey is the parent of two adult sons with ASD
Abstract:
Speech pathologists and behavior analysts both focus on increasing appropriate language and communication skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This presentation will target how to increase these skills by incorporating functional immediate and delayed echolalia as a teaching strategy.
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will define the difference between vocal stereotypy and immediate and delayed functional echolalia that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) maydemonstrate.
2. Attendees will describe examples of immediate functional echolalia produced by individuals with ASD that assist them in understanding and using language.
3. Attendees will describe examples of delayed functional echolalia produced by individuals with ASD that serve a communicative purpose.
4. Attendees will identify teaching strategies incorporated to increase language and communication in individuals with ASD using their echoic speech.
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Presenters:
Leonidas Kouroupos, MS. Ed, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Coordinator, Eden II' Genesis Outreach Autism Center
Maghan Helfenbein, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Speech Pathologist, Eden II' GenesisSchool
Nicole Clappi, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Speech Pathologist, Eden II' Genesis Outreach Autism Center
Disclosures: Leonidas Kouroupos, Maghan Helfenbein, and Nicole Clappi are employees of Eden II Programs and receive a salary. They have no other relevant disclosures to report.
Abstract:
Functional Communication Training (FCT) is an evidence-based procedure to replace mal adaptive behaviors individuals engage in to communicate with adaptive and appropriate methods of communication, i.e., augmentative/alternative communication(AAC) systems, gestures, and speech. This presentation will discuss FCT guidelines and identify best practices.
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will define the components to develop an individualized functional communication training (FCT) plan including a functional behavior assessment(FBA).
2. Attendees will identify the necessary steps to select an alternate, functional, and appropriate replacement communication method.
3.Attendees will describe the protocol to generalize FCT across people and environments.
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