2018: Solutions for Children with Complex Communication Needs (Clermont, FL, Private Traning)

Description

Course Description: Participants will gain understanding of the characteristics and supports needed for children with complex communication needs and gain exposure to the device and software features as well as educational supports from Tobii Dynavox. Participants will be given the opportunity to participate in interactive stations to complete hands-on activities with Tobii Dynavox products to facilitate learning, ask questions in the moment, and apply knowledge in practical ways. Participants will leave the session with an awareness of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) options as well as resources and practical tips that can be used immediately following the training!

Learning Objectives

• Describe the three pillars of content development that are the foundation of Tobii Dynavox communication software solutions.
• Identify twocomplex communication and learning outcomes when the AAC user is provided the appropriate communication and learning tools.
• Identify the steps needed to customize content withinone of the Tobii Dynavox communication software solutions.

This course will be offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Discovery Lab

Open seats
10

Presenter
Lindsey Frohn
Lindsey Frohn is a speech-language pathologist experienced in a rehabilitation setting working with a wide variety of diagnoses and disorders including TBI, stroke, Down syndrome, and autism. Lindsey developed a passion for AAC early in her career to increase her patients’ abilities to communicate successfully. She is a member of the Tobii Dynavox Learning Team where she develops and conducts trainings, creates implementation resources, and presents at conferences about AAC topics.