AAC in Early Intervention: Where Do I Start? (on-demand registration)
AAC in Early Intervention: Where Do I Start?
Available October 24th, 2023 - September 30, 2028 | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
We know how important early intervention is for optimal outcomes, but it can be tricky to know just how early to bring AAC tools and strategies into the IFSP. In this webinar, we will explore a framework to help early intervention providers identify children who may benefit from early access to AAC tools and strategies. You'll gain basic tips for integrating an AAC perspective into your assessment and family support practices, as well as resources to continue your learning in these areas.
Presenter: Tanna Neufeld, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Tanna receives a salary from Dynamic Therapy Associates as an AAC SLP and Trainer, and consulting fees as a private consultant for Summit AAC & Autism Support. Tanna also receives a teaching stipend for adjunct courses with the University of Washington and honorariums for select speaking engagements at conferences and on teaching platforms. Tanna is the founding director at AACcessible & The AAC Academy, where she receives a commission for the sale of courses she have authored.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Tanna is a member of ASHA and ASHA SIG12, the founding director of AACcessible and the AAC Academy, and is a practicing early interventionist who uses AbleNet devices with her clients.
Presenter Biography: I am a speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of experience supporting children and young adults with complex learning needs. In my work as an early interventionist, AAC consultant, and coach at Summit AAC & Autism Support, I provide online tutoring to children and young adults learning to connect and communicate and 9ffer coaching to families and teams supporting complex communicators across their daily lives. As the founding director at AACcessible - a nonprofit organization driven to improve global access to AAC through education, advocacy, awareness, and action- I lead a board of volunteers and contributors with a similar heart to serve the AAC and special needs communities. At AACcessible, we are building a robust “village” and resource library of free and low-cost training, digital tools, and support services for those touched by communication challenges and other barriers to living and learning.
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify three strategies to include in your assessment process that can help you plan for early integration of AAC tools and strategies
- Learners will identify three resources to help you obtain AAC tools to try with children and famailies
- Learners will identify three factors to consider when sharing information about AAC with team members and families
Agenda
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Bringing an AAC lens to assessment and support (15 minutes)
- Identifying resources to get AAC tools (15 minutes)
- Talking about AAC with colleagues and families (15 minutes)
- Resources & Questions (10 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Public/Consumers, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals
Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language in Infants Through Preschoolers
ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available.
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
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Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.