Community Education
In partnering with the community, I provide training and education to medical professionals, educators, licensed daycare facilities, and community groups on typical development (cognitive, speech/language, and social emotional), as well as early signs of autism and related disorders, assessment, treatment and family support. I also provide screenings for children 6 months to 5 years of age. If you organization is interested in a training please fill out the form below and I will work with you to meet your educational needs.
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Typical Infant-Toddler Development
This training presents typical infant-toddler development in the areas of cognition, sensory regulation, play, speech, language and social emotional skills. The impact of skills in all of these areas on the development of language and communication is discussed. Developmental norms and anecdotal examples from decades of clinical experience are presented. Presentation handouts and developmental charts will be accessible.
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Early Signs of Autism and Related Disorders
In this training, the goal is to support medical and education professionals along with daycare providers by sharing information on early signs of autism and related disorders. Presentation handout will be accessible. Information about the following with be discussed:
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Autism spectrum,
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Fragile-X,
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Rett's,
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William's Syndrome,
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Landau Kleffner,
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Prader-Willi,
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Sanfillipo,
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Chromosome Microdeletion,
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
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Infant--Toddler Screenings
I provide free developmental screenings which include a brief report and recommendations. The following screenings are available:
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6 - 24 months: Engagement, Interaction, Communication
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25-36 months: Language, Social, Cognition/Play
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3-5 years: Speech, Language, Communication