What’s New

How it is Used to Assess and Support Children with Multiple Disabilities who are Non-Verbal

Presenter: Kathee Scoggin

Part 1: (94 minutes)

Attachments:

• Powerpoint
• Communication Matrix

Outcomes:

• Understanding the tool
• Basic reasons for young children to communicate
• The seven levels of communication
• Mistakes we make when assessing children who are nonverbal

Part 2: (91 minutes)

Attachments:

• Powerpoint
• Likes/Dislikes
• Temperament
• Sensory Channels
• Ways of Communicating

Outcomes:

• Using the results to establish appropriate objectives
• Understanding how the tool demonstrates progress of the child
• Shaping a child’s action into communication

Part 3: (90 minutes)

Attachments:

• Powerpoint

Outcomes:

• Using child’s likes and dislikes make communication happen more quickly
• Developing meaningful activities that assist the child in communicating
• Having nonverbal conversations, not just one way communication