STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

#7337 Introduction to Sign Language for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Part Series ...Successfully Using Sign Language with Children Who Have Special Needs - Live Webinar
2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
This is a fun, interactive workshop intended to help healthcare professionals be better able to communicate with their patients who use signs and also prepare them to introduce
new signs to children. It covers 120+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-20. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips to help them
effectively use signs in their practice. Participants will learn how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and can reduce
frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. The information presented is based in research and backed by the instructor’s 30 years of
experience. (Introductory Level)

Next Year:
#7337 on Wednesday, July 15, 22, 29, of 2026 for (11 AM – 1:00 PM EST)

#7337 Introduction to Sign Language for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Part Series ...Successfully Using Sign Language with Children Who Have Special Needs - Live Webinar
2026-11-05 17:00 - 19:00
This is a fun, interactive workshop intended to help healthcare professionals be better able to communicate with their patients who use signs and also prepare them to introduce new signs to children. It covers 120+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-20. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips to help them effectively use signs in their practice. Participants will learn how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and can reduce frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. The information presented is based in research and backed by the instructor’s 30 years of experience. (Introductory Level)
#7337 on Thursday, November 5, 12, 19 2026 from (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET)
Instructor: Jill Eversmann, MS, CCC-SLP
