Through years of teaching, extensive research and publishing, and work with universities, public school systems, and organizations, I am a strong believer in the benefit of meaningful, contextually based instruction for individuals with autism. Visual language and augmentative communication systems for individuals with pervasive developmental disorders and autism represent both a legitimate language system and an effective strategy for communication.

This web site is for the purposes of providing a helpful information resource, as well as information about my work, my publications and the services I offer.

Featured Monograph by Dr. Joanne Cafiero

Technology Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

From Technology in Action, Vol. 3, Issue 3, May 2008

Upcoming and Recent Workshops & Presentations

November 20, 2008
Columbus, OH
2008 NATTAP Conference (Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs)
Autism and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Research based best practices
November 19, 2008
Columbus, OH
2008 NATTAP Conference (Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs)
High Tech AAC Interventions for Resistant Communicators
August 6, 2008
Montreal, Canada
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Literacy Supports for Increasing Pretend Play Actions and Language in Children with Autism
August 5, 2008
Montreal, Canada
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Social Narratives to Increase Communication for Children with Autism
June 4, 2008
Beltsville, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
Creating Communication Tools for Children with Autism: Parent and Practitioner Workshop
June 3, 2008
Beltsville, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
Creating Visual Communication Tools for Children with Autism, A Parent Workshop
April 30, 2008
Rockville, MD
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Autism and Communication: New Research and Promising Practices
January 30, 2008
Orlando, Florida
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
Low-tech Communication Interventions for Students with Autism
January 10, 2008
Columbia, MD
The Maryland Assistive Technology COOP
Practical Strategies for Addressing Communication, Self-Management and Transition for Secondary Students and Young Adults with Autism

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Complete List of Workshops and Presentations

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