Date/Location:

April 27, 2023

Description:

Young children with communication impairments are at risk for a variety of difficulties including: frustration, aggression, decreased problem solving skills, withdrawal, resistance to new experiences and delayed literacy development. Nearly 10% of preschoolers will present with a communication disorder between the ages 3-6. It is no longer considered best practice to “wait and see” if a child needs Augmentative and Alternative Communication support or tools, and research has confirmed that utilizing AAC will not stunt or negatively impact future verbal skills. With increased access to AAC supports from low-tech to high-tech, as well as access to a plethora of free supports, AAC must be explored early on in a child’s experience.

Speakers:

Deidre Dobbels, M.S. Speech Language Pathologist

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the flexibility of core vocabulary words for emerging communicators.

List the benefits of using a shared reading approach for emerging literacy learners.

Describe how to pair aided language stimulation of core vocabulary words with shared reading engagement strategies.

Design at least three innovative, child-led communication opportunities within the preschool classroom throughout the school day. 

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

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