This workshop, designed for special education educators, will focus on the Every Move Counts Sensory Assessment . Jane Korsten will share her non-traditional assessment, appropriate for the development of communication in individuals having severe multiple differences, developmental differences and/or autism. Information is relevant to the needs of those individuals who are currently unable to communicate their wants and needs spontaneously in their environment, regardless of age or severity of physical and/or cognitive differences. Techniques incorporate current research in the areas of communication, education and sensory integration. Participants will be able to: Distinguish language from communication and understand the prerequisite skills necessary for each. Recognize and assess abilities rather than disabilities through a process oriented assessment approach, and understand how the Every Move Counts assessment package is used to identify target items for potential communication.
Team participation is required. Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists recommended. $150.00 team registration cost includes the Every Move Counts, Clicks and Chats manual and registration for up to five.
Due to funding guidelines, priority will be given to Oakland County public schools & PSA's. Non-public schools and out-of-county registrants will be moved to a waiting list, but will be notified in advance of the change in registration status.
Registration will close on March 17, 2014 so that books may be ordered prior to the event.