Communication Transitions : AAC Assessment & Customization as Needs Evolve

Description

As people change, so do their communication needs, communication style, and vocabulary. This is no different for AAC users whose needs and abilities will change over time. Too often, a person’s communication system doesn’t evolve with them, which may lead to increased frustration, decreased communication, and even device abandonment. This course will explore dynamic AAC assessment strategies to support AAC users through transitions to ensure that their communication system continues to meet their needs. Participants will examine how to support evolving communication needs due to life changes (i.e. moving from school to a day program or employment), status changes (i.e. cognitive, physical, or medical changes, included changes in access needs), preference changes, and changes in technology, ensuring continuity in communication access. This course will provide an overview of when and why assessment and re-assessment is valuable, introduce resources for dynamic assessment, and then guide learners in applying that knowledge to several fictional case studies.

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify at least 3 types of transitions where an AAC user may benefit from re-evaluation of their communication system. 
• Describe 2 components of dynamic AAC assessment for transitions. 
• Discuss the purpose and benefits of dynamic AAC assessment for transitional periods in life. 

Important ASHA update – please read: If you are an ASHA member and want Tobii Dynavox to report your course completion to ASHA, you will be required to complete the Course Completion Form that will be provided virtually at the end of today’s session. All fields of this form must be complete and accurate including your name, email, complete address, and 8-digit ASHA number. We will no longer submit course completion records to ASHA without a completed form. If your name/address has changed, please contact ASHA to update www.asha.org/Form/Name-Change-Request/

If you do not receive a confirmation email containing a zoom link (you will need this link to join the meeting) soon after registering (and have checked your spam folder), please contact learning@tobiidynavox.com

We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. This course provides an opportunity to earn ASHA CEU’s and will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend, check out our Learning Hub for other learning opportunities.

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: Presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii-Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: Presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships. Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Tobii Dynavox product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products. Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures. After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder. 

Questions? Contact learning@tobiidynavox.com

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Winter Conference

Presenter
Caroline Gaddy
Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP is a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. In addition, she a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, disability advocate, and neurodiversity educator. Caroline worked for many years in school settings as a teacher and an SLP. She also worked in medical settings with adult and pediatric populations, and specialized in supporting communication access for people with multiple disabilities. Caroline is passionate about disability justice and inclusion, and firmly believes that communication is a fundamental human right.