Introduction to Communicating Beyond Requesting

Description

Learn specific strategies to go beyond requesting - into the world of asking questions, making comments, protesting, expressing opinions, and other communicative functions. We will explore the power of various communicative functions, vocabulary selection, and specific strategies to facilitate communication beyond requesting.

Questions? Contact Tobii Dynavox: learning@tobiidynavox.com

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

•      Name communicative functions beyond requesting

•      Identify communication tools that support interactions beyond requesting

•      List partner communication strategies that support better communication interactions

Participants are expected to be present for the entire session. No partial credit will be provided.

Please note that courses are listed in Eastern Time (ET) America/New York. If you would like to convert this time to your time zone, please click here.

This course will be offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Webinar

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.