Global Webinar Series – Summer 2017 Recap
SUMMER 2017
Multimodal Approach to Teaching Children with Down syndrome Speech & Language Skills
What You Need to Know
Speech and language skills can be a huge challenge for people with Down syndrome across their life span. All efforts should be made to utilize Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in approaches to therapy. A multimodal approach (including signing, visual/picture support, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication) was explored in a myth vs. fact format to empower parents, speech-language pathologists, and teachers with the tools needed to allow your children the means to communicate.
Overview:
Presentation: Click to Download
Additional Resources:
Down Syndrome & Stuttering: Click to Download
Parent-Friendly Info about Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises: Click to Download
Resource Guide to Oral Motor Skill Difficulties in Children with Down syndrome: Click to Download
The Speech Banana: Click to Download
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