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Evidence-Based Tips for Implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Evidence-Based Tips for Implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Struggling to find evidenced-based, practical ways of getting everyone on board when teaching an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system? Confused about ways to efficiently train communication partners or what to focus on? In this course, participants will learn how to successfully implement AAC systems using evidence-based strategies. This course will focus on family-centered intervention practices and training communication partners in critical skill areas. Course material will hone in on areas that research has consistently shown to be the most important for AAC success.

Presenters

  • Shannon Werbeckes

    M.S. CCC-SLP

    Shannon is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist in the state of Wisconsin. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Radford University and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shannon has worked as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in a variety of pediatric settings including an outpatient clinic, a preschool, and most recently, a middle school. She is also a creator, author, and blogger on her website, Speechy Musings. Shannon is passionate about supporting other pediatric SLPs, language therapy, and everything related to AAC.

Learning Objectives

Describe the three-pronged approach to evidence-based AAC implementation.
List four foundational skill areas that are important to teach when training communication partners.
Identify two or more ideas for how to structure AAC implementation.

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutesIntroductions and Disclosures
5 minutesCurrent AAC implementation barriers
15 minutesWhat the research says
20 minutesCommunication partner training
15 minutesImplementation ideas and wrap-up

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - FinancialShannon Werbeckes, author and creator at Speechy Musings, receives compensation for her therapy materials purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers™️ (TpT).
Speakers - NonfinancialShannon has no nonfinancial relationships related to the content of course to disclose.
Course - ContentThis presentation will focus primarily on materials from the Speechy Musings TPT store and will not include a comprehensive review of all possible materials.
Course - Financial Support & In KindThis webinar was funded by our sponsors, SLP Toolkit and SLP Now. We would also like to thank the presenter of this course who has provided her speaking services at no charge.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate level, Professional Area, Professional Area

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