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Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) Communication Books Introductory Workshop
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

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Children with significant impairments often have additional challenges when communicating, interacting and accessing learning activities. Struggles with motor coordination, sensory processing, vision and cognition interfere with effective communication.

This training will demonstrate the use of a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) approach developed by Gayle Porter (Melbourne, Australia).  Generic templates for multi-page “light tech” communication books have been carefully designed to support genuine communication for a variety of functions throughout the day.  These templates may be customized for a range of access methods and other individual needs. Many of the videos and examples will focus on children who use direct access.

Come learn strategies for creating multi-modal language learning environments that provide receptive models and expressive opportunities for language development.  Learn strategies for teaching and using PODD with children and their communication partners.  Videos and case examples will be shared.  Participants will have an opportunity for hands-on practice with PODD Communication books.

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe the challenges faced by professionals creating communication systems in terms of vocabulary organization, layout, design, range of access strategies and customizing for individual requirements.
  • Discuss the importance of receptive language input and creating a language learning environment
  • Discuss the features of a PODD communication system in terms of vocabulary organization, layout, design, range of access strategies and customizing for individual requirements.
  • Use PODD generic template resources to produce customized communication books.
  • Discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems with students and team members.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

8:00     The challenge, aided language development
Autonomous communication
9:45     Morning break
10:00   Development and General features of PODDs
11:30   Lunch
12:30   Features of PODD communication books (continued)
2:15     Afternoon break
2:30     Features of PODD communication books (navigational strategies)
PODD templates
3:45     Discussion/Question and Answer
4:00     Finish

Thursday, September 6, 2018

8:00     Selecting and customizing PODD templates
9:45     Morning break
10:00   Creating an aided language learning environment Providing receptive input
11:30   Lunch
12:30   Alternative Access methods (Pick up and give/show)
2:15     Afternoon break
2:30     When will they start using it expressively?
Providing opportunities for expressive communication
3:45     Discussion/Question and Answer
4:00     Finish

 

Faculty:      Linda Burkhart is an internationally known leader in the field of assistive technology for children with severe challenges.  She has developed numerous adapted switches and innovative strategies for using these devices with children.  She is the author of a number of books and software titles on topics of assistive technology and augmentative communication.

Linda was a classroom teacher for fifteen years. Then for eight years, she worked as an Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology Specialist for the Center for Technology in Education – a joint project between the Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland State Department of Education. Currently, Linda works as a private consultant and technology integration specialist.

Financial Disclosers: Linda owns a small business to sell her own software activities and books. These items are demonstrated at her trainings, along with other software titles from a variety of vendors. Linda consults with vendors to assess the effectiveness of features for scanning access in their software and devices. She is colleague of Gayle Porter, the creator and designer of PODD communication books in Melbourne, Australia. When presenting workshops on the topic of PODD and Communication Access Strategies Linda receives honorariums from sponsoring organizations.

Non-Financial Disclosers: Linda is a member of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

 

Sponsored by: P.G. Chambers School

This course is offered for 1.3 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate level; Professional area)

Cost:       $400

How to Register:  Register online below or contact Nancy Altshuler, Conference Coordinator at AltshulerN@ChambersSchool.org

 

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/05/2018 - 09/06/2018
8:00 am - 4:00 pm


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