Presented by Aimee Dearmon M.S. CCC-SLP, BCBA, Training Specialist, STAR Autism Support

Sponsored by STAR Autism Support

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Many students with autism and other developmental delays experience challenges understanding spoken language and effectively communicating their wants and needs. These challenges can impact functional living skills and educational experience by limiting the ability to learn new skills, participating in groups, and completing daily routines independently. When students have difficulty understanding language and expressing themselves, they may demonstrate unexpected behaviors to communicate their frustration and their needs. Caregivers and teaching staff can learn strategies that enable students to use supports to understand language, as well as use skills to communicate in daily routines. Once students learn the power of understanding language and communication, they will be more likely to use these skills independently.

In this recorded edWebinar, explore the underlying causes of communication differences in students with autism and other developmental delays. Considering the impact language deficits have on student behaviors, the presenters share and delve into a variety of free resources that can be used in the home or school setting to increase desired behaviors. Video examples and practical tips will be shared so that participants leave with various ideas to teach students the power of language in daily routines.

This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and caregivers of students with autism.

About the Presenter

Aimee Dearmon is a speech and language pathologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has over 15 years of experience serving students with autism and other developmental delays in public, private and home settings. In addition to providing workshops and training in schools across the country and Puerto Rico, Aimee works with STAR Autism Support to manage and develop large projects. Her work includes developing workshops, building training sites, and coaching staff to successfully implement The STAR Program and Links Curriculum in several states, regions, and districts.

Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.

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STAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction!