Communication, Language, & Speech through a DIR® Lens: From the Cradle to the Classroom and Beyond!

Communication, language, and speech challenges are pervasive in children with developmental differences. The absence, late emergence, or unique patterns of speech and language are often the first concern of parents of a child with autism spectrum disorders. This conference will provide an understanding of the foundations of early and later language capacities and illustrate how this information helps us address the challenges that each infant, child, and young adult faces.

Communication, Language, & Speech through a DIR® Lens: From the Cradle to the Classroom and Beyond!

Communication, language, and speech challenges are pervasive in children with developmental differences. The absence, late emergence, or unique patterns of speech and language are often the first concern of parents of a child with autism spectrum disorders. This conference will provide an understanding of the foundations of early and later language capacities and illustrate how this information helps us address the challenges that each infant, child, and young adult faces.

Communication, Language, & Speech through a DIR® Lens: From the Cradle to the Classroom and Beyond!

Communication, language, and speech challenges are pervasive in children with developmental differences. The absence, late emergence, or unique patterns of speech and language are often the first concern of parents of a child with autism spectrum disorders. This conference will provide an understanding of the foundations of early and later language capacities and illustrate how this information helps us address the challenges that each infant, child, and young adult faces.

Profectum Foundation

What We Do

Profectum is the premiere organization for DIR®, the Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based Model that is an interdisciplinary approach for enabling developmental progress. Focusing on individual profiles and strengths, and building robust connections through relationships, DIR® honors neurodiversity and assists individuals of all ages to develop to their full potential. Profectum provides DIR® certification training and education for licensed professionals and educators, and also provides extensive resources for parents and caregivers. DIR® and Profectum provide education, tools and resources to navigate diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and other learning and developmental challenges, enabling progress for children, families, and the professionals who work with them.

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