Supporting Lang. Learning & Core Vocab.- St. Louis (Private Session)

Description

In this session, we will review a core word strategy approach supporting both communication and literacy development for individuals with complex communication needs. Based on best practices, participants will review research and strategies to support core vocabulary for communication as well as core word lesson plans to support literacy development. Additionally, we will focus on the emergent communicator and how AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) supports and strategies help realize their communication potential. We will demonstrate how the Snap + Core First communication software can target core vocabulary in communication activities across learning environments for all communication ability levels.

• Review three language characteristics of a core word strategy
• Describe three targeted activities that support communication with core vocabulary across learning environments.
• Describe three intervention techniques to increase intentional communication with the emergent communicator
• Identify two high-tech AAC solutions can be implemented with the emergent communicator population. 

This course will be offered for 0.5 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Presenter
Lindsey Frohn
Lindsey Frohn is a speech-language pathologist experienced in a rehabilitation setting working with a wide variety of diagnoses and disorders including TBI, stroke, Down syndrome, and autism. Lindsey developed a passion for AAC early in her career to increase her patients’ abilities to communicate successfully. She is a member of the Tobii Dynavox Learning Team where she develops and conducts trainings, creates implementation resources, and presents at conferences about AAC topics.