Facilitating Early Communication in Young Children

This Conference is Sponsored by:
Wayne State University's Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute
Michigan Department of Community Health

Current research in speech-language pathology points to the importance of prelinguistic and early language skills in creating the foundation for later speech and language development. This seminar will introduce techniques for optimizing communication during this crucial phase, with a special emphasis on using these strategies with children who may demonstrate inappropriate behaviors as a likely result of their communication challenges. The focus of the seminar will be on strategies appropriate for children at the prespeech, first-word, and two-word developmental levels. Strategies will be presented in various formats (e.g., description and video) and participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences for group problem solving.

To register and see session costs and conference information please download the Brochure A Training Series for Professionals who Work with Infants and Toddlers PDF (858k)

Questions? Contact Reta Collins at 313-872-1790 or
Reta Collins Email: reta.collins@wayne.edu

Trainers:

Heather Balog, Ph.D.