Sima Gerber, Ph.D., CCC is a Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders of Queens College, City University of New York. She has been a speech-language pathologist for over 40 years, specializing in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental challenges. Dr. Gerber is on the faculty of Profectum Academy and the Advisory Board of the New York Zero-to-Three Network. She has presented nationally and abroad on the topics of language acquisition and developmental approaches to assessment and intervention for children on the autism spectrum. Most recently, Dr. Gerber was a visiting professor at the University of Haifa in Israel.Dr. Gerber is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Sima Gerber, PhD, CCC– SLP
In this workshop, we will explore unconventional forms of communication, namely echolalia and scripting, which are frequently used by children on the autism spectrum. The origins of these forms will be explained as ‘solutions’ to comprehension and formulation challenges. An intervention approach, which focuses on the meanings and functions that the child is communicating through echolalic and scripted utterances, will be described. Language intervention strategies will be discussed that assume these forms represent a positive stage of language learning and can be used to facilitate language development.
In this workshop, we will explore unconventional forms of communication, namely echolalia and scripting, which are frequently used by children on the autism spectrum. The origins of these forms will be explained as ‘solutions’ to comprehension and formulation challenges. An intervention approach, which focuses on the meanings and functions that the child is communicating through echolalic and scripted utterances, will be described. Language intervention strategies will be discussed that assume these forms represent a positive stage of language learning and can be used to facilitate language development.
Although all providers in this directory have completed one or more of Profectum’s certificate training courses on the DIR-FCD model, the providers listed in this directory are independent contractors. Providers are not agents nor are they employees and nor are they under the control of Profectum Foundation. Providers are solely responsible for the quality of the services you receive.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.