Children with trauma histories have difficulty in all language domains but particularly in social pragmatic communication, which consists of interdependent relationships among social cognition, executive functions, emotional and sensory regulation, and pragmatics. The presenter will define trauma and explain its various causes, talk about the impact that trauma has on brain functioning, as well as its impact on language learning and social pragmatic communication. Culturally responsive and trauma-Informed assessment and intervention practices from the perspective of speech, language, and hearing sciences will be introduced.
Learning Objectives: After completing this course, participants will be able to: Define trauma and name various causes of trauma, Explain the impact that trauma has on brain functions, Explain the impact that trauma has on language and social pragmatic communication development, and Explain the components of culturally responsive and trauma-informed assessment and intervention practices
Cost: $60.00. WMU faculty, staff, and current year instructors can apply a 25% fee adjustment before checkout and WMU students can apply a 75% fee adjustment.
Schedule of Events:
30 min: Introduction to trauma and its impact on the brain, communication &. stories
30 min: Assessing communication & stories
30 min: Supporting stories in culturally responsive and trauma informed ways
30 min: Questions - Please submit questions two weeks prior to this course to yvette.hyter@wmich.edu
Stock number:
WMUxRES020623
Price:
$60.00