Date/Location:

November 2, 2026, Philipsburg, PA

Description:

This 60-minute course provides an introduction to the Smartbox Simple AAC Framework and its application to AAC implementation. Participants will engage in demonstrations, guided discussion, and interactive activities that model key communication partner strategies including Show, Pause, Add Words, Comment, Explore, and Always Available. The session will address common barriers to AAC implementation and provide practical techniques for supporting functional communication across settings. Through hands-on participation and case examples, attendees will develop skills for modeling AAC, creating meaningful communication opportunities, and increasing consistency among communication partners. Participants will leave with evidence-based strategies and actionable tools to support successful AAC outcomes.

Speakers:

Alexandra Reiner

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to identify key principles and strategies within the Simple AAC Framework that support successful AAC implementation.

Learners will be able to demonstrate communication partner strategies including modeling, wait time (Pause), language expansion (Add Words), and commenting during AAC interactions.

Participants will be able to recognize common barriers to AAC implementation and team buy-in

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CEUs This activity is offered for up to 0.1 CEUs (1 hour of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

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