Implementing AAC for Emergent Communicators (Albuquerque NM) Private

Description

This implementation-based workshop will focus on the emergent communicator and how we can best provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports and strategies that help them realize their communication potential. Participants will review the stages of pre-intentional and intentional communication. Participants will then learn about low and high-tech AAC communication supports with the goal of moving our emergent communicators toward symbolic communication.

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

• List three characteristics of an emergent communicator
• Identify two assessment tools for assessing emergent communication skills
• Identify two high-tech AAC solutions that can be implemented with the emergent communicator

Check-in begins at 8:15 am

Location:  

West Mesa Professional Building

4801 McMahon Blvd. - Suite 145

Albuquerque, NM 87114

Questions?  

Contact: Lisa Cisneros lisa.cisneros@tobiidynavox.com 505-506-0356 

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

Registration on a computer rather than a mobile device is recommended.

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

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Open seats
50

Presenter
Lisa Geary
Lisa M. Geary, M.S., CCC-SLP has over 25 years’ experience in speech-language therapy, teaching, and supervision. She previously served as Clinical Assistant Professor in a university setting where she taught clinical and didactic courses including the graduate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) class. Lisa also worked for many years in the public school, private practice, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Lisa is currently a member of the Tobii Dynavox Learning Team where she develops and conducts trainings for professionals and customers.