Date/Location:

April 28, 2021

Description:

Improvements in technology and forms of access by themselves do not improve language outcomes when that language is through AAC. This presentation will discuss the necessary components to be included within an AAC system to allow for language development, describe the language representation methods available in current AAC technologies and provide participants with critical questions to ask during the device selection process to identify the most appropriate speech generating device to support language and communication growth from a developmental perspective.  Additionally, there are essential components beyond the selection of a device that impact the language outcomes of individuals who use AAC including generating appropriate goals to target language growth and training stakeholders in the individual’s life to promote and support language development.

Speakers:

Deann O’Lenick, PhD, CCC-SLP, MBA

Deborah Laurent Witkowski, MA, CCC-SLP

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to discuss the impact of system selection on language outcomes for individuals who use AAC.

Participants will be able to discuss the impact of family training on language outcomes for individuals who use AAC.

Participants will be able to discuss the impact of language-focused goals on outcomes for individuals who use AAC.

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CEUs This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (1.5 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 210428_SCS_Lastname_Firstname

Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

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