The START program is a sought-after, scientifically-based group program for parents/caregivers of young children with autism. Based on Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a specialized therapy model developed by the Koegel Autism Centre in California, this innovative program teaches parents practical strategies to support their child in how to use words to make their needs and wants known. NOW OFFERED ONLINE!
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Using Pivotal Response Treatment to Increase Verbal Language: A Parent Coaching Group
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
The START Program is a sought-after group program for parents/caregivers of young children with autism. Based on Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a therapy model developed by the Koegel Autism Centre in California, this innovative program teaches parents practical strategies to support their child in:
- Using words and sentences to ask for things
- Answering questions
- Making choices
- Copying what other people say
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta is the only facility in Western Canada that offers this extraordinary coaching program!
- Designed specifically for early language development in children with autism, ages 2-8
- Program development based on 40 years of research
- Strategies designed to be implemented during daily routines
- All sessions are led by an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with formal certification in PRT.
- FSCD-Approved
- The Centre also accepts private referrals
Program Details
- Before the group begins, parents will be contacted to share about their child’s communication style.
- 11 weeks of targeted coaching
- Parent group meetings on Zoom from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. we
- Parents receive one home visit mid-program (can be in person or on Zoom)
- Taking and sharing home videos of PRT practice is required
- Each session will be a positive and interactive experience!
The START Program from the eyes of a parent: read Lucas’s story!
Program Offered 4 Times Per Year!
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Via Zoom Video Conference
Sessions run once a week from 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
Next Session: Spring-Summer 2023
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- May 2 – July 11, 2023
- NO group session on Tuesday, June 13.
For more information, including pricing and to begin the registration process, please contact Angele Fournier at 780-488-6600 ext. 211 or at AFournier@centreforautismab.ca.
