Introduction to Implementing AAC for Emergent Communicators (Mound MN)

Description

Learn how we can best provide AAC supports and strategies that help the emergent communicator realize their communication potential. Participants will review 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:  

·        Describe the communication abilities of an emergent communicator

·        List two assessment tools that can be used to measure current communication abilities and identify opportunities for growth

·        Describe two software solutions that can support an emergent communicator

Check-in begins at 12:00 pm

Location:

Westonka Library

2079 Commerce Blvd.

Mound, MN 55364

Questions? Contact: Katie Champ katie.champ@tobiidynavox.com 612-418-3259

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 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Presentations in a Box

Open seats
29

Presenter
Katie Champ
Katie has been a consultant with Tobii Dynavox since 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Iowa State University. Katie has had the opportunity to assist speech language pathologists in assistive technology evaluations, and really enjoys providing support and training to therapists and families in the western Minnesota area.