The workshop is full, so registrations are now closed. To register your interest, you can contact Harriet Korner: hkorner@netspace.net.au
Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
Sydney Two Day Introductory Workshop
Presented by Harriet Korner
15 & 16 April 2024
Time: 8.45am Registration; Workshop 9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: St Gabriel’s School,
190 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Enquiries: Email Harriet: hkorner@netspace.net.au or phone 0418 629 707
A two-day workshop for speech pathologists, teachers, parents, carers, and professionals specialising in augmentative and alternative communication.
This Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Introductory Workshop provides participants with an understanding of the theory and practice related to PODD communication systems. PODD systems assist people with complex communication needs to learn language and communicate.
This workshop will focus on:
Creative and practical solutions through video and case examples
Hands on supported practice using PODD communication books
Using PODD communication books for initial language learning
Customising PODD templates to suit individual needs
Genuine communication in all daily environments
PODD communication books:
Enable quick access to predictable messages
Provide a broad range of vocabulary for spontaneous, unpredicted messages
Are designed for varying communication, language, sensory and physical access needs.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Describe challenges in creating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and implementing them in everyday life.
Discuss the features of PODD communication systems in terms of vocabulary organisation, layout, design, access strategies and customising for individual requirements.
Use PODD generic template books to begin the process of dynamic assessment and will learn how to produce customised communication books.
Use PODD communication books to express frequently used messages.
Discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems with individuals and their team members.
Teach people with complex communication needs and their communication partners to use PODD communication books in everyday environments, so communication happens across the day, anywhere and at any time.
About the Presenter
Harriet Korner is a certified PODD Presenter, currently working as a speech pathology consultant in private practice. Harriet uses an aided language approach in her work with children and adults who have complex communication needs.
Harriet completed the Master of Research program at Macquarie University in 2018, researching parent and child outcomes when coaching parents to implement augmentative and alternative communication using a PODD communication system at home.
Harriet has worked for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Northcott Disability Services and the Independent Living Centre NSW.
Harriet has worked on projects such as:
Complex Communication Needs: Guidelines for Speech Pathologists who Support People with a Disability, NSW Department of Family and Community Services.
Collaborative Teamwork for Students with High Support Needs, Special Education Centre, Macquarie University.
Communication Programming for Students with Severe Intellectual Disability, NSW Department of Education.
Presented at international and national conferences.