Understanding Communication in Autism
What every parent can do to build connection, confidence, and communication
Workshop Details
Date
October 20th
Time
7-8pm
Location
Kid PT
Babysitting available
Join us for a parent workshop led by Kira Farman, MS, CCC-SLP, speech therapist at Kid PT. In this interactive session, you'll learn how communication develops in autism and what you can do to support your child — whether they communicate with speech, pictures, devices, or a combination.
This workshop will give you clear, actionable tools to help your child connect, share, and thrive in their own way.
Meet Your Workshop Leader
Kira Farman, MS, CCC-SLP
Kira Farman is a speech-language pathologist with over 16 years of experience working with children in clinic, school, and home settings. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton and her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University, where she also received certification in Early Intervention.
Kira has been recognized as a New Jersey Favorite Kids' Doc for her dedication to children and families. She is trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) for speech sound disorders and in the Sequential Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach for pediatric feeding. Kira follows a child-led approach that makes therapy fun, engaging, and tailored to each child's needs.
Areas of Expertise:
- Early intervention and developmental language delays
- Speech sound disorders, including articulation, phonological disorders, and apraxia of speech
- Pediatric feeding disorders
- Autism spectrum and other developmental disorders
- Receptive/expressive language and communication, including AAC
Outside of work, Kira loves spending time with her husband and their three daughters, and brings her passion for family connection into the care she provides for children and their families.
What You'll Learn
Communication Development in Autism
Understand how communication develops differently in autism and what this means for your child.
Practical Strategies
Learn practical strategies you can use right away to support your child's communication.
Speech & AAC Support
Discover tools and approaches for supporting both spoken and AAC (augmentative & alternative communication).
Foster Connection
Learn how to foster connection and reduce frustration at home.
Advocacy Skills
Develop ways to advocate for your child's communication needs in school and therapy settings.
Parent Community
Connect with other parents facing similar challenges and build a supportive network.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is designed for:
- Parents and caregivers of autistic children of any age.
- Families who want to better understand communication challenges and supports.
- Anyone looking for practical strategies that can be applied at home, school, or in the community.
No prior knowledge is required — come as you are, and leave with tools you can use right away.
Parent Testimonials
The communication strategies I learned at this workshop have been incredible. My nonverbal son is now using picture cards to express his needs, and our family communication has improved so much. Kira's approach really works!
This workshop gave me the tools I needed to advocate for my son's communication needs at school. The AAC strategies we learned have been a game-changer, and now his teachers understand how to support him better too.
I was feeling so frustrated with my daughter's communication challenges until I attended this workshop. The practical strategies Kira shared have helped reduce meltdowns and increased our connection. I finally feel equipped to support her communication journey.
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Contact Us
Kid PT
575 Rt 28 Ste 204A
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 543-4390
info@kidpt.com