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Practical Communication Goals and Strategies for Autistic Children

Instructor

Elizabeth Ives Field
CCC-SLP

  • CE Hours 0.1
  • Price $35.00
  • Format Live
  • Duration 01
$35.00
On-Demand / Asynchronous course

Course Description

This presentation will address common communication challenges observed in autistic children and teens of various ages and abilities. The main focus will be on effective strategies for achieving diverse goals using evidence-based practices, with special emphasis on modeling, visual supports, and reinforcement.

A 15-year-old girl who is non-speaking and does not use ASL or picture/symbol exchange

A 3-year-old boy with significant Echolalia

An 8-year-old student who is fully mainstreamed but has limited peer interactions

A 15-year-old college-bound teen who is often perceived as rude

And several others

Each of the highlighted evidence-based practices will be demonstrated through recommended intervention procedures. The presentation will also include brief descriptions of additional supportive techniques and guiding philosophies.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Describe three communication difficulties associated with autism.
Identify echolalic language.
Name three evidence-based practices that are useful in communication therapy for learners with autism.
Describe one evidence-based practice that is especially helpful for echolalia intervention.

Completion requirements

Participants have to:

  • Watch the full course to earn credit—attendance for the entire session is required.
  • Complete a formal assessment after watching the entire course:
  • Consisting of 5 questions
  • 80% pass rate
  • Maximum 3 attempts
  • Submit your feedback (available after the course)
  • No partial credits - you must meet all requirements to receive your completion certificate and ASHA CEUs “if applicable”
  • Submission unlocks only after watching the entire course.

Who is this for

  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Speech Language Pathologist Assistants

Also suitable for

  • Special Educators and Teachers
  • Occupational Therapists and Assistants
  • Parents and Care takers

Time Ordered Agenda:

  • 00:00 - 04:30

Welcome, Introduction and Disclosure

  • 04:30 - 09:46

Overview of structure, including videos and case examples. Communication challenges will be discussed with a focus on evidence-based interventions

  • 09:46 - 17:34

Three core evidence-based practices, with brief mention of additional strategies like naturalistic intervention, parent involvement, prompting, anxiety supports, and errorless learning.

  • 17:34 - 58:15

Discussion of several case studies and interventions:

  • 48:55 - 01:03:08

Discussion with Q&A with participants

  • Rachel (15): Non-speaking; using objects for communication
  • Logan (3): Moving from echolalia to meaningful speech
  • Mia (8): Building peer relationships
  • Evan (15): Adjusting communication that seems rude
  • 58:15 - 01:04:56

Recap of key points and takeaways for applying these in practice

Meet The Speaker

Elizabeth Ives Field

CCC-SLP
Elizabeth Ives Field, CCC-SLP, also known as Betsey, has provided communication therapy and consultation to autism teams for over 45 years and has presented at national and regional conferences on topics of autism and communication. Elizabeth lives in Hudson, MA, presents webinars, and provides on-line consultation about autism and communication to parents, therapists, and teachers.

She has considerable experience with echolalia and autism in both sighted and blind or visually impaired children.

She has written three books on autism, including a book of strategies to address communication and social behavior across the spectrum, a practical guide that focuses specifically on intervention for echolalia, and a memoir of a long collaboration with one unusual student. EIF Book link.

She remains consistently invested in the filed of autism, and publishes a monthly newsletter, “Autism Fieldwork,” on LinkedIn. http://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-ives-field

“Professional Affiliations and Previous Presentations”

  • Numerous presentations over 45 years at national, state and local venues. Hosted several online Webinars over the years
  • Author of these three respective books on autism
  • Building Communication and Independence for Children Across the Autism Spectrum: Strategies to Address Minimal Language, Echolalia and Behavior
  • Meet Me Where I Am: Navigating the Intersection of Autism and OCD
  • Autism, Echolalia, and Sometimes, Blindness: A Practical Guide to Conventional Communication

Disclosures

Financial

  • She receives royalties from her books:
  • Building Communication and Independence for Children Across the Autism Spectrum: Strategies to Address Minimal Language, Echolalia and Behavior
  • Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London (2021)
  • Meet Me Where I Am: Navigating the Intersection of Autism and OCD
  • Published by Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Autism, Echolalia, and Sometimes, Blindness: A Practical Guide to Conventional Communication
  • Published by Kindle Direct Publishing
  • She is receiving a speaking fee from ReadySetConnect.

Non-Financial

  • Elizabeth is a life member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • and
  • Maine Speech Language Hearing Association (MSLHA).
  • and
  • Massachusetts Speech Language Hearing Association (MSLHA).

This event is offered for 1 contact hour. 0.1 ASHA CEUs at an Introductory level

No prerequisites required for this course.

This course was launched in May 2025. Upon purchase, access to all course materials is granted for five (5) years from the launch date. Course content will remain accessible through your profile while logged in, until May 2030.

Refund policy

  • Once payment is made, refunds are not available if you decide not to attend the course
  • Full refund or the option for crediting your account will be available should the course be cancelled by ReadySetConnect/speaker for any unforeseen reason

Special Requests

Special accommodations may be requested.

Please email education@readysetconnect.com indicating your special needs and accommodation requests.

Compliance Policy

For any compliance concerns or complaints, please reach out to diana@readysetconnect.com. All submissions will be reviewed and addressed, within two working days. Records will be retained in accordance with our policy.

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Kimberly Peterson
12 months ago
Such a well-balanced presentation—grounded in research but also full of practical examples. The visuals and modeling techniques were explained very clearly. This is a great watch for anyone working on functional communication goals with autistic learners.
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Stephanie Mitchell
12 months ago
I loved how this webinar focused on strategies that actually work in real clinical settings. The use of visual supports and reinforcement techniques was especially helpful. It's clear the presenter understands the day-to-day realities of working with autistic kids.
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Sarah Scott
12 months ago
This course provided a great overview of key communication challenges and practical strategies. The section on echolalic language was particularly insightful. I now feel more confident setting realistic and meaningful goals for my clients with autism.
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Barbara Rodriguez
12 months ago
A solid resource for SLPs working with autistic children. The content was grounded in evidence-based practices, and I loved the real-life examples of using reinforcement and visual tools. A great refresher with new ideas to bring into therapy.
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Natalie Henderson
12 months ago
This webinar offered simple yet powerful strategies I can use immediately in sessions. I especially appreciated the emphasis on visual supports and modeling—so helpful for autistic learners. The explanation of echolalia and how to work with it was clear and actionable.

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