About AUTISM SEMINAR 2011 - Facilitating communication in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

AUTISM SEMINAR 2011

Organised by Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences &

Vidyasudha, Early Intervention Centre for children with special needs, Sri Ramachandra University

Theme of the seminar: Facilitating communication in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Dates: 25^th and 26^th of February 2011 (Friday & Saturday)

Venue: Dental college auditorium (Basement), Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai

Medium of communication: Tamil and English

Highlights:

• Focus on speech, language and communication impairments in children with ASD and intervention
• Sensitization of professionals, special educators, parents about communication impairments in children with ASD and ways to facilitate communication in class room and home
• Eminent and experienced speakers including speech language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and special educators in the city will be sharing their experiences and delivering lectures on communication management.
• Interactive session on “Language for communication and academics”
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) CRE credits for participants