AAC and Literacy: How to Get Started (Brooklyn Center, MN)

Description

There is increasing evidence and understanding that all students can learn to read and write. Research has proven that communication, language, and literacy skills develop in concert with one another, and that time spent in instruction in any one of these areas builds awareness and skill in the other. However, when it comes to individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) it is often thought that they need to develop a certain level of skill in communication with their AAC system before they can benefit from literacy instruction. This workshop will outline why that statement is false, and review steps to getting started in providing literacy instruction for your AAC user.  

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: 

·        Describe the literacy and language connection

·        Discuss how core words support powerful communication

·        Describe the role symbols play in literacy

·        List two emergent literacy strategies that support individuals who use AAC



Check-in begins at 9:00 am

Location:

Brookdale Library - Room C

6125 Shingle Creek Parkway

Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 

Questions? contact: Dannel Friel dannel.friel@tobiidynavox.com 651-776-3731

Participants are expected to be present for the entire session. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not be recommended for ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided. 

This course will be offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Open seats
26

Presenter
Dannel Friel
Dannel Friel, Northeastern MN Solutions Consultant joined Tobii Dynavox in 1997. As an Assistive Technology Specialist Dannel's passion is assisting with all things related to AAC including assessment, the funding process, implementation, and training for those with complex communication needs. Dannel is dedicated to evidence-based practice and has presented on the topic of AAC nationally and internationally.