Parent Training Series

Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?

Presented by: Noelle Balsamo, Ed.D., BCBA-D

Hosted by: FAU CARD

Description:

Asking the right questions to support your child’s listening comprehension, during shared reading in the home.

Training Objective:

1. Participants will identify the rationale and effective strategies for enhancing home literacy routines.
2. Parents will learn to use questioning and feedback techniques to increase comprehension during shared reading.

About the Presenter

Dr. Noelle Balsamo is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D). Prior to joining FGCU, Noelle served in the role of Clinical Support Specialist and Assistant Director at FAU CARD from 2013-2019. Additionally, Noelle has over 15 years’ experience supporting preschool-elementary aged students with ASD in a variety of educational roles and settings. She specializes in the areas of inclusive education, special education, autism spectrum disorder, behavior analysis and parent education.

About FAU CARD

The FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides expert consulting, training and support, at no charge, for people with autism and related disabilities, their families and the professionals serving them. FAU CARD’s goal is to optimize the potential of the individuals we serve by helping them become valued members of their communities, enabling them to learn, work, communicate and socialize. If an accommodation(s) for a disability is required, please call 561-297-2055 or e-mail us at CARD@fau.edu, a minimum of 5 working days in advance of the date of the event. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, we have had to rely on the community for support. Help us provide free support and assistance to people with autism and related disabilities. To donate to FAU CARD visit: http://coe.fau.edu/centersandprograms/card/donate.php