Are you struggling to build communication skills
with your child or
students with autism?
I'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
The Sign and Speak Autism Signing Course will teach you how to create an adapted sign language program for your child or students, step by step.
Build verbal and non-verbal communication skills in a fun and sensory way!
It will make you a better parent, therapist or teacher for your child/students with special needs.
"Alix gave us hope and a plan."
- Aurelie, Kara's Mom
LEARN TO CREATE AN
EFFECTIVE & FUN ADAPTED SIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD OR STUDENTS
✔️ Week 1 : Getting Ready for Sign Language
In Module 1, you will learn how to prepare your child or students to learn sign language.
You will also select the signs you will teach based on your specific child's learning profile, teach prerequisite skills and get your environment ready to teach sign language.
✔️ Week 2 : Teaching Sign Language - Step by Step
In order to have success with teaching sign language to a learner on the autism spectrum, it is essential that you follow a specific step by step process.
Without this process, you risk teaching your child or student signs that have no meaning, repetitive behaviors, and what we call "defective manding" (basically requests that seem to be for one thing but are actually for something else). If you are not teaching sign language the "right" way, it's best to avoid using it all together.
In Module 2, you will learn how to teach adapted sign language using a specific, step by step, evidence-based process.
✔️ Week 3 : Tracking Progress
Module 3 is all about tracking progress!
It is essential to track progress so you know where you little learner is moving forward and where he or she is getting stuck.
✔️ Week 4 : Troubleshooting
Building communication skills using sign language is so rewarding! You will see your child or student start to communicate - possibly for the first time ever and that is such a beautiful thing.
In Module 4, I will go over FAQs and also some potential areas where individuals who are learning sign language may get stuck and need a little extra help.
As you continue with your sign language journey, you'll be able to come back to this module any time you need a little extra guidance or encouragement.
"Alice said her very first word the same exact day she learned her first 3 signs."
"Alice said her very first word the same exact day she learned her first 3 signs. It was clear that something clicked for her and she understood the function of communication like you explained she would."
- Nancy, Alice's Mom
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY...
"You changed our life."
- Amanda, Dylan's Mom
"We didn't really understand our child until we started working with you."
- Martine, Claire's Mom
"Our child is using two word sentences now and has stopped hitting us."
- Claudia, Jacob's Mom
No more scrambling for clear information about using sign language with learners on the autism spectrum. Once you go through my expert led course, you will understand how to teach communication skills in a visual way, select the right signs to teach and teach adapted sign language step by step. Whether you are a parent, therapist or teacher, you will watch as your learner develops communication skills while immediately reducing frustration and meltdowns.
HERE'S WHAT IS INCLUDED IN
THE SIGN AND SPEAK AUTISM SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE
✔️ 4 learning modules
Each week of the course includes a weekly written guide that will teach you the concepts of the module for that week. You will also have access to everything on the course platform.
The course is set up for you to go through over the course of 4 weeks, but you can go through the materials whenever you want, at your convenience, and how ever many times you like. You will continue to have access to the materials and can go back to them for reference as needed.
✔️ A Course Companion Workbook
When you enroll in the Sign and Speak Autism Sign Language Course, you will also receive access to the companion workbook that will help you teach the signs step by step and keep track of your child's or students' progress.
Use the workbook to adapt the signs to your own personal situation with your child or students and print it out as many time as needed.
✔️ Bonus : The Autism Activities Planner.
Plan your learning activities. Use the Autism Activities Planner to visually plan the activities you will do during your sessions.
- Plan daily activities, list materials you need to do each activity and select 3 top goals for each session with the Today's Activities Printable.
- Write down appointments on the calendar pages.
- See your week at a glance and plan top goals with the Weekly Overview printable.
- See your month at a glance with the Monthly Overview printable.
- List goals for each skill domain with the Goals printable.
- List behaviors that need to be worked on using the Behavior Tracker printable .
- If you are a professional, print a planner to use with each of your clients.
- Organize everything for your child or students in one easy-to-access place !
✔️ Bonus : Data Sheets to Track and Increase Progress
Use the data sheets I created for you to track learning progress. Print them out as many times as you like.
Start building communication skills now.
Create an adapted sign language program at home with your child or in your private practice or classroom with your students .
"Since working with Alix, I understand my child so much better and we can actually have fun as a family."
"After my daughter's autism diagnosis, our family was shattered. Since working with Alix, I understand my child so much better and we can actually have fun as a family."
- Donna, Sam's Mom
Everything that it included!
THE 4 WEEK COURSE INCLUDES
✔️4 learning modules For each week of the course, you will receive a weekly written guide that will teach you the concepts of the module for that week.
✔️4 workbooks Each week, for 4 weeks, you will receive a weekly workbook that goes with the module of that week.
✔️Audio lessons to learn on the go.
✔️Data collection sheets that are easy to use as a parent or professional to help you track your child's or students' progress.
"Teaching is fun again!"
"I finally understand my autistic students' needs and know how to manage their behaviors so that I can teach them new skills. Teaching is fun again!"
- Carla, Special Education Teacher
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi there, I'm Alix!
I'm an Autism Expert and Autism Parenting Coach with over 18 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, and their families.
The Learning House
I am from NYC but I have lived in Paris France since I was 18 years old when I moved here for university and never left.
I founded the first private ABA center for special needs in France - Le Chemin ABA.
I don't know how many thousands of hours I have spent working with kids with autism but I am sure of one thing - they have taught me more than I have taught them.
It All Started with a Different Diagnosis
I decided to dedicate my life to working children on the autism spectrum after I met the first ASD child I had ever known during a college internship.
However, I knew I wanted to work with special needs kids way before that... I grew up with a brother, Nick, who has Prader-Will Syndrome. I was a teenager when he was born and I got to work, one on one, with his therapists so that I could learn to help him at home too.
I thought the therapists were amazing, and helped our family so much, and decided that's what I wanted to do too when I grew up!
"My child is so much calmer and happier since she learned to ask for what she wants using sign language. "
"My child is so much calmer and happier since she learned to ask for what she wants using sign language. She used to have almost daily meltdowns from frustration and now she uses sign language to ask instead."
- Amélie, Pauline's mom
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHO IS THE SIGN AND SPEAK ADAPTED AUTISM SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR?
This course is for any special needs parent or professional who wants to better understand how to help their little learners. Although I created the course with children with autism in mind, the information in the course will help you if you are interacting with children with a variety of special needs. I personally work with children with ADHD, Prader Will Syndrome, Williams Syndrome and a variety of other special needs and have experience using everything I teach in the course to help children with various special needs progress.
If your child or students need help decreasing difficult behaviors and increasing communication, life, sensory play and fine motor skills, then this course is for you!
WHEN WILL THE COURSE TAKE PLACE?
You have instant access to the course as soon as you sign up. You will receive a guide and workbook to use each week to learn the concepts in the course and apply them to your particular situation. You will have access to the course to go through whenever you want and however many times you need.
WHEN WILL COACHING TAKE PLACE?
The coaching option is full at the moment.
CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD?
Yes! That is the beauty of the internet my friends! You can participate in this course from the comfort of your own home from anywhere in the World.
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE?
You will have unlimited access to the course.
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
The course currently costs $99 (the regular price is $199).
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?
Due to the digital nature of this product, I do not offer any refunds. I do, however, stand behind this product 100% and am sure you won't want a refund!
WILL I HAVE 1:1 ACCESS TO YOU DURING THE COURSE?
You will only have personalized 1:1 coaching sessions with me during the course if you sign up for the coaching package. However, you are always welcome to email me your questions at hello@speciallearninghouse.com and I will support you in any way I can.
I ALREADY PURCHASED THE SUCCESSFUL INTERACTION WITH A CHILD WITH AUTISM COURSE! IS THIS THE SAME INFORMATION?
No, this is an in-depth course 100% focused on building communication skills using adapted sign language for autistic learners. The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course is an 8 module course that teaches you how to create an adapted learning program for a child with autism.
I HAVE A TEENAGER AT HOME. WILL THIS COURSE STILL BE HELPFUL FOR US?
The information included in the course will help you teach individuals on the autism spectrum or with other special needs regardless of age.
MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS BUT NOT AUTISM. WILL THIS COURSE STILL HELP US?
Yes, although I have created the course with the particular needs of autistic individuals in mind, you will still be able to get a lot out of the course if you are a parent of a child with other special needs.
I WORK IN SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE AUTISM AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. WILL THIS COURSE STILL BE USEFUL FOR ME?
Yes, although I have created the course with the particular needs of autistic individuals in mind, you will still be able to get a lot out of the course if you are a professional teaching individuals with other special needs.
I WANT MY CHILD TO SPEAK. WON'T TEACHING HIM SIGN LANGUAGE KEEP HIM FROM USING WORDS TO COMMUNICATE?
Absolutely not! Although I can understand why you may feel concerned about this, research shows that learning sign language actually improves the chance of learning verbal communication. Learning sign language also improves the quality of verbal communication.
CAN YOU PROVIDE AN OFFICIAL INVOICE SO THAT I CAN GET THE COURSE PAID FOR?
Yes, please email me at hello@speciallearninghouse.com to request an official invoice. Many of my clients are able to get my products and services reimbursed through insurance companies, government funding, learning stipends, ongoing education funds and more. I cannot guarantee that you will receive a reimbursement - that will depend on your particular situation - but I would be happy to send you an official invoice so that you can make the request.