Presentation:  An Introduction to the Presuming Competence Mindset and Letterboard Method as it pertains to the Non Speaking Autistic Population

During the presentation, the following topics will be discussed:
– Viewing non speaking autism as motor and sensory challenges and not as an intellectual deficit
– Presuming competence; what does that mean and how to do it
– The letterboard method as a tool for communication
– Demonstration of letterboard method through videos of non speaking autistic individuals using the letterboard for communication
Event Details: 
  • Date:  Sunday, April 14th
  • Time:  4:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Location:  Beyond Gymnastics @ 16333 George Oneal Rd.
  • Cost: Free for parents 
 
Presented By:
Eileen Himel of EnPhase