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Project

iCan Chat: Creating Meaning Language Experiences with Assistive Technology

Center:

FL-Mailman Center for Child Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Michelle Schladant
[email protected]
305-243-4466

Project Description:

Funding for this project will help expand the Mailman Center's assistive technology services and will include bilingual AT evaluations, primary caregiver training, and targeted speech/language interventions. In addition, replicable techniques taught in structured workshops and a full day conference will assist the community in building the capacity of health care and education professionals by providing AT services to children with autism and related disorders.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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