#3833- From Lemons into Lemonade: Maximizing Progress in the Face of Shrinking Therapy Time

The ASA's 39th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders of ASA

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

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Saturday, July 12, 2008: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Daytona 2
#3833- From Lemons into Lemonade: Maximizing Progress in the Face of Shrinking Therapy Time


This presentation meets the realities of decreased therapeutic services head-on by presenting easy-to-implement modifications to standard speech-language therapy that utilize collaboration and maximize functional skill-building for individuals with ASD. While not a replacement for direct therapeutic services, these modifications can not only help to maximize limited therapy time, but also increase positive outcomes for students on the spectrum. They can also go a long way toward promoting generalization and maintenance of skills.
Presenter:	Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly, M.S., CCC-SLP, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Speech-Language Pathologist - Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly is a speech-language pathologist specializing in autism at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. She is the Associate Editor of Autism Spectrum Quarterly (www.ASQuarterly.com), and serves on ASA’s Panel of Professional Advisors. She is a published author and frequent workshop presenter with experience in school, clinic, and hospital settings