Date/Location:

February 23, 2023

Description:

Written expression is an essential component of communication for all students; however, for our non-speaking students and AAC users, it is critical. Vocabulary and background knowledge building (Schema) can significantly impact reading, writing, and communication with AAC users. You need access to words to understand words in order to use words in shared reading and writing experiences. Our non-speaking students of all ages often come to us as emergent communicators and as emergent writers. Emergent writing is defined as “Emergent writing can be thought of as the explorations, experiments, and inventions of learners who do not yet fully understand all of the conventions that make written communication possible because of their inexperience with print generally and writing tools specifically, as well as their individual differences.” Erickson & Koppenhaver, 2020, p.63.

Speakers:

Sharon Redmon

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to State the importance of having built schema before Predictable Chart Writing activities.

Participants will be able to Describe two methods AAC users can use to write.

Participants will be able to Be able to create your own Canva presentation and remove the background from videos and pictures.

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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: 230223_CTG_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.