Where
Joseph Stokes Jr. Auditorium, CHOP Main Hospital34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Main Bldg
1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Driving Directions
Please allow yourself 15 minutes to park and walk to the building.
Accreditation Statement
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
APA Accreditation Statement
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer 1 credit per hour to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia maintains responsibility for this program and its content
Disclosure Statement: The presenters have no actual or potential conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests to report in relation to this lecture.
Act 48 Credits will also be available
Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success) is sponsoring the provision of ACT 48 credits for this workshop.
Contact
Dana WeidigCenter for Autism Research (CAR) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
267-426-3518
autism@email.chop.edu
The Center for Autism Research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to present:
Advances in Speech and Language Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Featuring Paul Yoder, PhD Paul J. Yoder, PhD is a professor of special education at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development who studies communication, speech and language development, and early intervention in children with language delays. In particular, his work examines individual or social factors that influence or predict communication and language development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lecture Summary: Impairments in social communication represent a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Paul Yoder, PhD, studies communication interventions for young children with autism and will discuss the impact of language delays on children with ASD and their younger siblings. The presentation will provide a general overview of language delays among children with ASD, recent developments in assessing language delays, understanding and developing effective interventions - particularly in early childhood, and what characteristics or qualities in a child predict a positive response to common treatments. This lecture is intended for individuals with ASD, their families, and professionals supporting them. We also invite anyone who is interested in learning more about ASD to attend. Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to:
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