Communicating Beyond Requesting (Milton, PA) Private

Description

Where do you typically start when introducing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)?  If you are like most people, you probably start with activities that involve an individual requesting a motivating object or action. But what happens next?  What happens when we run out of things to request?  In this session, we will help you develop specific strategies to go beyond requesting - into the world of asking questions, making comments, protesting, expressing opinions, and other important communicative functions.  We will use lecture, discussion, video examples, and small-group activities to explore the power of various communicative functions, vocabulary selection, teaching strategies, and specific ways to facilitate communication beyond requesting.

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

• Name two communicative functions beyond requesting and describe their communication benefits
• Identify two communication tools that support interactions beyond requesting
• List two partner communication strategies that will facilitate communication beyond requesting

Location:
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
90 Lawton Lane
Milton, PA  17847

Questions?  contact:
Mark Sauka
mark.sauka@tobiidynavox.com 
814-270-4086

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 0.5 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Open seats
25

Presenter
Patrick Brune
Patrick Brune, M.S., CCC-SLP has over 30 years of clinical experience in the area of AAC. His focus has been on developing tools and supports that create successful communication opportunities for all our customers. Patrick is a member of the Learning Services Team for Tobii Dynavox.