Workshop: Facilitated Communication

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Workshops in Supporting Communication

Facilitated Communication is one method used in accessing

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC ) equipment. This

series of two workshops provides the opportunity to learn the

techniques of facilitated communication within the context of the

principles common to all communication support approaches.

1. Communication Partnerships:

A Framework for Support

This one-day introductory level training is intended for families

and professionals interested in learning about communication support

for people with complex communication needs.

Topics include:

„Éseeing others ¡V ALL others ¡V as communicators

„Éfinding opportunities for communication and engagement

„Éunderstanding communication as a dynamic process

„Édeveloping access to equipment and environments

„Ébringing new people into the communicator¡¦s circle

„Ésupporting the communicator to gain credibility and take

responsibility for his or her communication.

Examples are given throughout the workshop, which is co-taught by

Facilitated Communication Institute staff and a group of

augmentative communication users. This workshop is designed to

appeal to administrators, teachers, therapists, teaching assistants,

adult care providers, as well as families. It is not necessary to

be working directly with an established augmentative communication

user or potential candidate to attend this workshop.

DATES: July 26, 2005 LOCATION: Marriott at Centerpoint

TIME: 9 a.m. ¡V 4 p.m. 3600 Centerpoint

Pontiac, MI 48341

2. Introductory Skills Workshop: Learning to Be a Facilitator

This one-day how-to workshop is intended for those who will become a

facilitator for someone who is currently using facilitated

communication, or for a prospective candidate.

Topics include:

„Éthe nature of support

„Égiving physical support

„Éfeedback and monitoring

„Éindependence training

„Édocumentation of communication skills.

This is a learn-by-doing workshop packed with role-playing and

simulations. Participants work with trained, experienced

facilitators in building facilitator skills. Those attending the

Introductory Skills Workshop should also attend the Framework for

Support Workshop in order to have both the conceptual background and

specific experiences with facilitated communication.

DATES: July 28, 2005 LOCATION: Marriott at Centerpoint

TIME: 9 a.m. ¡V 4 p.m. 3600 Centerpoint

Pontiac, MI 48341

„A$40 Session 1 ASAOCC member

„A$40 Session 2 ASAOCC member *

„A$70 Session 1 & 2 ASAOCC member*

„A$50 Session 1 nonmember

„A$50 Session 2 nonmember*

„A$85 Session 1 & 2 nonmember*

ADD $15 AFTER JULY 1, 2005

*Additional team members may be added for only $10 more. Maximum 4

members per team.

„A $10 per additional team member

Private consults available on Wednesday, July 27 2005.

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Mail completed form and check to:

ASAOCC

3961 Road

Orion Township, MI 48359