Eye Gaze for Kids: Scaffold Success with Tobii Dynavox I-Series

Description

In this course, we will review how eye gaze can be a foundational skill for a child with significant motor challenges to engage and participate in all parts of their home and school activities.  We will explore computer access, why it matters, and how to develop skills for success. We’ll look at Tobii Dynavox software solutions such as TD Snap’s Boardmaker activities, Sensory Eye FX 2, Communicator 5 Accessible Apps, TD Browse, and custom modes in TD Control software. All these tools can support anyone beginning their eye gaze journey.  

Learning Objectives:

1.    Describe eye gaze access method and its importance for children with complex motor challenges.

2.    List two Tobii Dynavox software solutions that scaffold success for children who use eye gaze.

3.    List two implementation strategies to increase success with eye gaze for children with complex motor challenges.

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Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: The presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: The 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. We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. If you are unable to attend, you can find similar content on our Learning Hub. For questions email learning@tobiidynavox.com

Please note that all trainings are in Eastern Standard (New York) time.

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Captioning in English is included for all of our trainings. To inquire about possible accommodations such an ASL interpreter or additional accessibility requests, please contact the Learning Team at learning@tobiidynavox.com

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Onsite (CEU)

Presenter
Caroline Gaddy
Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP (they/she) is Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. In addition, they are 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. They 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.