24 Nov 2021 November Communication Corner – Language vs Communication The latest edition of Communication Corner is now available! Communication Corner is a monthly publication from the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations that focuses on communication skills for support professionals. The November 2021 issue focuses on establishing the distinctions between language and communication. Emphasizing that language is just one tool in our communication toolbelt, it is important to explicitly name the distinctions between communication and language as it can help us think more holistically about the ways in which we transmit meaning. This issue, Language vs Communication, offers simple strategies for a supporter’s communication comprehension. Read the latest issue of Communication Corner at the following link: https://www.myodp.org/mod/page/view.php?id=29397 Post List #2MyODP News OnlineCommunication Corner – Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Lance SApr 22, 20242 min readApril is recognized as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Communication is typically impacted by ASD. Some of those impacts may include… Limited or different eye contact Difficulty noticing and understanding non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and gestures Varying abilities to use speech as communication Trouble communicating about subjects not of special interest Echoing words or phrases seemingly without meaning Confusion around the meaning of metaphors or common phrases Overall… Read MoreAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested PartiesODPANN 24-039 Proposed Performance Based Contracting IDA Waiver Amendments and RatesLance SApr 19, 20241 min readThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-039 Proposed Performance Based Contracting IDA Waiver Amendments and Rates. The purpose of this communication To inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public… Read MoreAAW ProvidersAAW SSD ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested PartiesODPANN 24-038 Proposed AAW Amendments and RatesLance SApr 19, 20241 min readThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-038 Proposed AAW Amendments and Rates. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public comments on the… Read MoreMyODP News OnlineSave the Date: 2024 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC)!Lance SApr 19, 20241 min readNovember 5-7, 2024 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to save the date for the 2024 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference! The conference will be held virtually from November 5th to November 7th 2024. More details, as well as… Read MoreAAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested PartiesODPANN 24-037: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal GuidanceLance SApr 19, 20241 min readThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-037: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance. The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance for the FY 2024-2025 renewal period.Please… Read More Previous1…123…202Next