This presentation will offer educators an opportunity to learn about improv techniques to support the unique language development and social skills of their middle school and high school D/HH students with multiple disabilities. The session provides educators with a comprehensive understanding of how spontaneous and interactive activities can significantly boost language development, confidence, and social interaction among their D/HH students. Through engaging in hands-on activities, educators will learn practical strategies for seamless integration of improv techniques into their classroom environments.
Amanda (Bleed) Jenkins is a bilingual ASL/English speech language pathologist (SLP) at Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in Faribault MN. She has 10+ years of experience working at schools for the Deaf. She loves working with social skills groups and doing crafts with lots of glitter.
Kelsey Kirkpatrick is a bilingual ASL/English speech language pathologist (SLP) at Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in Faribault MN. She has 8 years of experience working at schools for the Deaf. She loves working with older students and building language through functional activities.
