*POSTPONED* Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)-Foundations of the Therapeutic Approach
November 7, 2025
Notice
NOTICE:
Due to the ongoing budget impasse and its impact on IU funding, we regret to inform you that the upcoming training opportunity has been postponed until the spring. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.
Should you require support or technical assistance related to the LAMP approach and/or AAC software/applications rooted in motor planning, please contact Staci Young at syoung@tiu11.org.
We will share updates as they become available and look forward to rescheduling this valuable training opportunity in the future.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LAMP is an augmentative alternative communication (AAC) approach designed to give individuals who are nonverbal a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves through a speech generating device. This course will cover the components of LAMP: readiness to learn, engaging the learner through joint engagement, and learning language through a unique and consistent motor plan paired with an auditory signal and a natural consequence. Discussion will include how this approach addresses the core language challenges of autism (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD), device features that are beneficial to teaching language, and how to use those features to implement the LAMP approach. Videos will be used to illustrate the treatment components.
PRCs language systems and devices will be used to illustrate treatment components; however, LAMP principles can be applied to other products.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Define the role of readiness to learn and shared focus in the implementation of AAC with children with ASD and DD.
2. Explain the importance of using motor patterning to develop motor automaticity for children with ASD and DD who use AAC.
3. Examine multisensory convergence and the implications of how interference in this system disrupts speech and language development.
4. Discuss implementation strategies for teaching children with ASD and DD to use AAC.
5. Discuss strategies for analyzing the efficacy of communication treatment.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, and Classroom Support Staff/Paraprofessionals
DETAILS:
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:00 PM
Location: Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11
2521 US HWY 522 South
McVeytown, PA 17051
Room: President’s Room
Lunch: On Your Own (1 Hour)
Fee: Non-TIU 11 Employees ($50.00) - TIU 11 Employees (No Cost)
Credit Information: .5 ASHA CEUs - 5 Act 48 Hours
If you have questions about this event, please contact:
Staci Young
TIU 11 Educational Consultant
Email: syoung@tiu11.org
Phone: 814-542-2501x1126
Registration closed on 2025-11-07