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AAC & Proloquo2Go: How to Design a Better Implementation

What is “best practice” for use of AAC with a student? Attendees will walk away from this presentation with renewed or new knowledge to confidently help individuals who rely on AAC. This presentation will provide the attendees with the “ins and outs” of the iOS app, “Proloquo2Go” from www.assistiveware.com

Attendees will learn to navigate the app and discover new features. They will practice programming the app in a way that is salient to the user and support persons. This presentation offers a review case studies and a chance to talk about your specific student’s needs. Julie will share her teaching strategies with you to create interactions with AAC/Proloquo2Go are enjoyable for your student, the family, you, and your staff. 

Holiday Inn Riverside, Missoula:   June 28   8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 register here. 


MontCOMM Scholarships are available.

Apply here

Limited complimentary spots are available courtesy of the MT Association for Behavior Analysis.

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ADOS2 Initial and Refresher Training Registration is OPEN

Participation is limited to 30 people per training; preference will be given to school providers who are anticipating administering this assessment. 

Register here for ADOS2 Initial In-Person 2 Day Training

 

Register here for 1 Day Virtual ADOS2 Refresher Training

This comprehensive two-day workshop provides participants with detailed examples and practice activities on how to implement the evidence-based practices identified in the National Standards Report (2009). The STAR Program, a research-based curriculum, is used to provide examples.  Detailed information will be shared on the evidence-based instructional methods of:
  • discrete trial training;
  • pivotal response training;
  • teaching through functional routines
Participants will learn how to implement these strategies through structured lesson plans and a curriculum scope and sequence.  The workshop will include extensive data collection systems and participants will learn to collect and use data for instructional decision making. Workshop topics will include the use of Power Point lecture, video examples, presenter demonstration, and participant "hands-on" practice.

Register here for this 2 day in person training.

 

Register here for this virtual 2 day training.

 

You can always find more trainings and resources at the

Montana Autism Education Project 

 


For more information, contact: 

Katie Mattingley, Statewide Coordinator, OPI Montana Autism Education Project

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