| ASA's 36th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders (July 13-16, 2005) |
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| Friday, July 15, 2005: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM | |||
| East Blrm | |||
| #1642- There’s a Lot More to Pragmatics than Requesting | |||
| Presentation will address ways pragmatic comprehension and expression are established and supported by the development of world knowledge, imagination, and the ability to make inferences. The crucial role of context and generalization will be discussed. | |||
| Presenter: | - Dr. Twachtman-Cullen, is a licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Author of four books: A Passion to Believe; Trevor Trevor and How to be a Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals, How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Member of the “Resident Expert” team for the website Autism Today. Editor-in-Chief of Autism Spectrum Quarterly. Serves on several professional advisory boards, including the Panel of Professional Advisors of ASA. | ||
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This presentation will address the ways in which pragmatic comprehension and expression are established and supported by the development of world knowledge, imagination, and the ability to make inferences. The crucial role of context and generalization will also be discussed. The overall emphasis of this presentation will be on practical application of pragmatic learning activities as the foundation for meaningful word usage and communication, overall. Age and Functioning Level: Pre-school and elementary years; More able students |
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