Looking for tools and strategies that promote language and literacy development in children with disabilities with a focus on autism?
Find answers at the Literacy, Learning, and Communication Conference!
Join us for this two-day conference, featuring renowned keynote speakers and professionals who will share real-world knowledge about strategies that promote language and literacy development in children with disabilities, with a focus on autism.
Not only will the educational content renew your enthusiasm for supporting language and literacy development, but there will be opportunities to talk with experts, explore products, and network with your peers before, during and after the conference.
Keynote Speakers
Joanne Cafiero, Ph.D, prominent communications specialist for children with autism will be our featured Keynote on Wednesday, 9/22. Read more about Dr. Cafiero.
Patricia Wright, Ph. D, MPH, National Director of Autism Services for Easter Seals will be our featured Keynote on Thursday, 9/23. Read more about Dr. Wright.
Check back soon for full details on Dr. Cafiero’s and Dr. Wright’s sessions.
Educational Sessions
DynaVox Mayer-Johnson Education Specialists, as well as clinicians and educators have prepared 12 different sessions for you to choose the best educational opportunities for your situation. Click here to see the Conference Agenda.
Conference Community
We have added an exciting new ‘Community’ component to the conference. Once registered, attendees will be invited to join the Conference Community. Personalize your profile with a photo, biography and links, Build your class schedule and share ideas with other attendees with similar interests.
The possibilities are endless – find folks with common interests and set-up a dinner during the conference to discuss new ideas. After the conference, everyone can continue to share how they implement session information into their day to day activities. Conference handouts will be available on the Conference Community tab post-show as well.
Welcome Reception, Tuesday, September 21
All attendees are invited to join us Tuesday evening for an opening night reception where you can enjoy refreshments, meet up with new friends from the Conference Community, check-out products, and view Dan Habib’s documentary “Including Samuel.” From his website:
"Before his son Samuel was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about the inclusion of people with disabilities. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Shot and produced over four years, Habib’s award-winning documentary film, Including Samuel, chronicles the Habib family’s efforts to include Samuel in every facet of their lives. The film honestly portrays his family’s hopes and struggles as well as the experiences of four other individuals with disabilities and their families. Including Samuel is a highly personal, passionately photographed film that captures the cultural and systemic barriers to inclusion."
Take time after the film to discuss your thoughts with other attendees.