Building Communication Opportunities for Adults with Autism and Communication Needs ECHO Series

Penn State College of Medicine’s Project ECHO invites professionals who serve adults with autism, to register for a 6-session training program focused on functional communication and improving quality of life. Are you a direct support professional working with adults with autism, who have limited or no vocal communication? This program helps you support these individuals by providing tools to encourage self-expression, interaction skills to improve social connections, and strategies to enhance understanding and language processing. Eligible participants include direct support professionals who work with adults with autism, including clinical supervisors, behavior specialists, group home managers, and program coordinators. This virtual 6-session program meets every other Monday from 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM. See the attached flyer for more information.

• Expressive Communication: Effective use of high-tech & low-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools to encourage self-expression.
• Receptive Language Skills: Strategies to enhance understanding & language processing.
• Community Integration: How to facilitate meaningful participation in community activities.
• Building Rapport: Key interaction skills to foster trust & improve social connections.

 

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an internationally recognized, evidence-based approach to continuing education and telementoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and across disciplines. Project ECHO started at Penn State College of Medicine in 2018 and aims to improve health outcomes and access to care within and beyond Pennsylvania.