Rehab Seminars

Visual Learning in an Auditory World by Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D.

March 6 and 7, 2013

Description:     Since the majority of US learners think with a visual brain, but live in an auditory culture; it is important to develop methods that translate the auditory culture into visual thinking. This workshop will provide examples of 30 different methods designed to make this translation. These methods are based on neuroscience of learning research as well as on the connection between learning and thinking. VLM or Viconic Language Methods™ provide the translation of visual thinking into literate functioning in the auditory culture.

Age Range: Pre-K to 12th grade

Behavior and Language  “Behavior is not discipline” by Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Ed.D.

March 8, 2013

Description:  Children learn to behave. This workshop provides participants with an understanding of how behavior demonstrates a form of communication that represents thinking and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to see language strategies that assign meaning to behavior for better learning and improved pro-social development. Improved language also increases cognition which changes behavior. Examples of how to use language to change behavior will also be demonstrated.

 Official Three-Day PODD Course (max 50 participants) by Linda Burkhart

March 6, 7, 8, 2013

This three day course will demonstrate the use of a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD)  
approach developed by Gayle Porter (Melbourne Australia).  Generic templates for multi-page “light tech” communication books have been carefully designed to support genuine communication for a variety of functions throughout the day.  These templates may be customized for a range of access methods and other individual needs.

Call Rehab Seminars to reserve your seat in this course.  This course is limited to 50 attendees and registrations will be taken on a "first come, first serve" basis.  Call 360-379-6994 to reserve your seat.

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