Breaking the Barriers: Facilitated Communication

Sat, Nov 7, 2009: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Presented by the PHP Facilitated Communication Users Group, Loud Talking Fingers: 

Come hear three extraordiary young people share their dreams and challenges breaking through the communication barrier with supported typing.

Kayla Takeuchi....an 18 yar old woman challenged by autism on the high school diploma path in Fresno, California.

Hari Srinivasan...a 14 year old national writing award winner and poet challenged by autism attending a local charter school on the diploma path.

Daniel Perez...a 24 year old man challenged by autism taking an English class at San Jose City College and a computer technology class at De Anza Community College.

For more information on supported typing (facilitated communication), go to: www.inclusioninstitutes.org ; www.tash.org/breaking-the-barriers ; and http://www.php.com/support/facilitated-communication-users-group-loud-talking-fingers

To reserve your place click on "reserve seats" below or call Parents Helping Parents at (408)727-5775.

Have questions?  Contact Lynn Bariteau dream47master@yahoo.com , (408)258-1546.

PHP provides a forum for parents and professionals to get information. PHP does not promote or recommend any treatment, therapy, institution, or professional.

Date:Sat, Nov 7, 2009: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location:

Location(s)

PHP at Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - San Jose
1400 Parkmoor Avenue,
San Jose, CA, 95126
United States
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Fee:PHP Members free. Non-members $5. Annual PHP memberships available.
Contact Name:Community and Family Resources Department
Contact Phone:408-727-5775
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