Workshops and Events
The Open Access Resource Centre Presents Dr. Carol Goossens on March 16, 2012. Please click the flyer and brochure for more information...
Mary Koch will be presenting on Language, Listening and Literacy on February 17, 2012 at the Viscount Gort. Early registration deadline is Monday, January 30, 2012. Please note on-line registration is available at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewformformkey=dGhkcFFNLXILYmhiV180dUQ3LVlaZ0E6MQ
The St. James Assiniboia School Division Presents:
The Basics of Bilingualism: Considerations for Assessment and Intervention in Education And: Monolingual Clinician, Multicultural Clients: Many Hot Tips! (Please click on the links to download the documents).
Presenter: Fern Westernoff, Ed.D., M.H.Sc., Reg. CASLPO SLP
Friday, March 16th, 2012, 9:00am – 3:30pm
MTS McMaster House
191 Harcourt Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3H2
Join us in Pittsburgh for ISAAC 2012 and the 15th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Celebrate the largest gathering of AAC speakers and their families from around the world! Look for the following exciting events at ISAAC 2012:
AAC Camp for Children & Families July 28-29
ISAAC AAC Leadership Workshops July 28-29
Main Conference
July 30- August 2
• A program of 4 full days for People Who Use AAC (PWUAAC).
• PWUAAC Town Hall Meetings every day.
• The Kids Zone to entertain children.
• Social events that won’t leave you waiting for transportation!
Autism Awareness Day July 31
ALS/MND Awareness Day August 2
Join ISAAC 2012 on Facebook to keep in touch. Visit the ISAAC 2012 website at www.isaac2012.org. Join the AAC Institute mailing list by clicking on the link at www.aacinstitute.org and don’t forget to opt-in to receive the latest updates on ISAAC 2012 planning.
See you in Pittsburgh!
Jennifer Lowe and Faye Warren
PWUAAC Committee Chair and ISAAC PWUAAC Liaison
Click below to view the PDF Flyer...
Promoting Dynamic Communication and Social Interaction in the Child with Special Needs The Professional “more than pictures” Series
(or: Getting the Stuck Child Back on Track)
Facilitated by Stephannie Motuz, Speech Language Pathologist, RDI® Program Consultant and Lianne Belton, Occupational Therapist, RDI® Program Consultant
5 Friday afternoons, from 12:30 to 3:30 ~Available Through Telehealth!
November 25th , February 3rd , March 16th April 20th May 11th
One time, $25.00 Registration includes all five sessions
Please Contact Yvonne at 453 -9821 to register. Remember to indicate if you wish to use the telehealth option.
This series of five discussions is designed for professionals who have an interest in and/or background in relationship based developmental therapies. This session will provide practical tips and program planning and observation checklists for consulting to care providers. We will explore barriers to success and strategies for success. Stephannie will be guiding, and hopes to spark discussion and perspective sharing from participants.
November 25th
Session 1 Learning is Dynamic
February 3rd
Session 2 The Link Between Emotions & Memory
March 16th
Session 3 Productive Partnerships
April 20th
Session 4 Challenge in the Zone
May 11th
Session 5 Assessment & Planning
If you are new to this area of interest, we recommend that you first attend the workshops entitled Introduction to the Relate Program, and Introduction to Becoming an Effective Guide.
If you have any Workshops or Events you would like to post in this section please contact Paul Scarth at paulscarth@msha.ca. There is no charge if your workshop or event is for non-profit purposes. If your workshop or event is for-profit please contact the MSHA office for rates.