ableU: Autism Series On-Demand
Course Information
Available September 23, 2024 – September 30, 2025 | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
This presentation will prepare you to recognize gestalt language development and understand the relevant research and clinical application. It will review the differences between gestalt language development and analytic language development. It will highlight Natural Language Acquisition and the supportive stance clinicians can use with gestalt language processors. It will then go further by providing rich application to AAC systems. It will offer rich, interactive design considerations for attendees to synthesize information for next day, on the job, clinical use with their GLP AAC users.
Presenter Information
Presenter: Laura Hayes, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Laura Hayes has financial relationships as an employee of employee/owner of AAC Innovations, LLC to disclose. She received an honorarium speaking fee for this presentation. She additionally receives compensation for the AAC and GLP course mentioned as a related resource through www.meaningfulspeech.com.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Laura Hayes is a member of ASHA
Presenter Biography: Laura Hayes is a Speech Language Pathologist with a specialization in augmentative and alternative communication. She has over 15 years of AAC experience in both school and medical settings. Laura has presented at state, national, and international conferences such as the MSHA, HSHA, PATTAN, ATIA, and AAC in the Cloud. She has been published and supported both inpatient pediatric and educational AAC research. She helped author the GLP and AAC course for www.meaningfulspeech.com. She has a passion for working with individuals with complex communication needs that stems from supporting her disabled sister. She resides in St. Louis, MO and is married with three children, who are her inspiration as well. She can be followed for more resources and ideas on implementation and support for AAC at her website: www.tinyurl.com/aacinnovations and on Instagram @aac_innovations.
Session Information
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify at least three characteristics of gestalt language development for someone with complex communication needs
- Learners will identify three considerations in assessment and support-planning for GLPs
- Learners will identify at least three considerations for customizing AAC systems for gestalt language processors
Agenda
- Intro & Overview of GLP Principles (20 minutes)
- Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Framework and Clinical Applications to AAC (15 minutes)
- AAC Considerations with Examples (15 minutes)
- Case Study (5 minutes)
- Wrap Up with Resources (5 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Public/Consumers, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals, Researchers
Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language and Learning in School-Age Individuals, Language in Infants Through Preschoolers
ASHA CEU Information
To be reported to ASHA CE, participants must indicate their preference to be reported on the post-webinar assessment and achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are permitted, but partial credit is not available.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.
Available October 28, 2024 – September 30, 2029 | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore the neurological impact of crisis on a child's brain, including differences seen in the neurodivergent population. The session will cover strategies to de-escalate situations and ensure safety for students and staff. Participants will also learn proactive approaches to prevent crises and foster a supportive school culture for both staff and students.
Presenter Information
Presenter: Maggie McGarvie, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Maggie is employed at a local school system.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Maggie has previously worked with AbleNet through the school system to obtain QuickTalker Freestyle speech devices.
Presenter Biography: Maggie McGarvie is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with 16 years experience working in various settings. She has worked in three different states and in schools, private practices, preschools, and early intervention. She has a passion for working with Autistic children and their families to help maximize connection and communication in all environments.
Session Information
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify and describe the neurological effects of crisis on a child's brain
- Learner will identify strategies to de-escalate and support students
- Learner will identify techniques to educate staff and students on building a supportive culture
Agenda
- Introduction (8 minutes)
- Overview of neurology (7 minutes)
- Neurodivergent brain, Auditory processing, Anxiety, AAC (10 minutes)
- Safety first (10 minutes)
- Keep Calm (5 minutes)
- Video modeling and de-escalation (10 minutes)
- Education and planning ahead (10 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Public/Consumers, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals
Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language and Learning in School-Age Individuals, Language in Infants Through Preschoolers
ASHA CEU Information
To be reported to ASHA CE, participants must indicate their preference to be reported on the post-webinar assessment and achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are permitted, but partial credit is not available.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.
Available October 8, 2024 - September 30, 2029 | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants gained a framework outlining the central role of social-emotional foundations in building communication skills for young learners with autism. Participants engaged with “connection concepts” like engagement, regulation, and relatedness and explored pre-linguistic AAC modalities. Participants identified strategies to maximize outcomes.
Presenter Information
Presenter: Tanna Neufeld, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Tanna receives consulting fees as a private consultant for Summit AAC & Autism Support. She also receives honorariums for speaking engagements at conferences and on several online teaching platforms. Tanna is the founding director at AACcessible & The AAC Academy, where she receives a commission for the sale of courses and resources she has 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. Tanna is also affiliated with the DIR/Floortime Model through training and doctoral coursework at Fielding Graduate University. She is a member of ISAAC, USAAC, RESNA, and ZERO TO THREE.
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, I provide online tutoring to children and young adults learning to connect and communicate and offer 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.
Session Information
Presenter: Tanna Neufeld, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Tanna receives consulting fees as a private consultant for Summit AAC & Autism Support. She also receives honorariums for speaking engagements at conferences and on several online teaching platforms. Tanna is the founding director at AACcessible & The AAC Academy, where she receives a commission for the sale of courses and resources she has 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. Tanna is also affiliated with the DIR/Floortime Model through training and doctoral coursework at Fielding Graduate University. She is a member of ISAAC, USAAC, RESNA, and ZERO TO THREE.
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, I provide online tutoring to children and young adults learning to connect and communicate and offer 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.
ASHA CEU Information
To be eligible for ASHA CEUs, participants must complete the post-webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.
Available October 22, 2024 - September 30, 2029 | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants applied concepts from Part 1 by exploring strategies for supporting young learners with autism in early learning settings. They examined methods to enhance regulation, communicative intent, two-way communication, and “first word” learning using multimodal AAC. The session concluded with resources for ongoing professional development and self-reflection.
Presenter Information
Presenter: Tanna Neufeld, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Tanna receives consulting fees as a private consultant for Summit AAC & Autism Support. She also receives honorariums for speaking engagements at conferences and on several online teaching platforms. Tanna is the founding director at AACcessible & The AAC Academy, where she receives a commission for the sale of courses and resources she has 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. Tanna is also affiliated with the DIR/Floortime Model through training and doctoral coursework at Fielding Graduate University. She is a member of ISAAC, USAAC, RESNA, and ZERO TO THREE.
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, I provide online tutoring to children and young adults learning to connect and communicate and offer 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.
Session Information
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify at least three intervention elements to consider when teaching early communication and language skills to non-speaking/minimally-speaking autistic learners via AAC tools and strategies
- Learners will identify at least 3 types of prompting/cueing strategies that are within best practice for teaching communication through AAC to young learners with autism
- Learners will identify at least 3 resources to assist in further learning and educational/therapeutic planning for this unique population
Agenda
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Mindful AAC Modeling & Learning Support Strategies (40 minutes)
- Resource Exploration (10 minutes)
- Q&A (5 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals
Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders
ASHA CEU Information
To be eligible for ASHA CEUs, participants must complete the post-webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available. The Assessment must be completed within one week of the end of the session.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.
Available March 6, 2023 – February 29, 2028 | 68 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
Changes in routines, activities, materials, or environments can trigger transition-related tantrums in children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Experiencing anxiety and stress, they may engage in aggressive or oppositional behaviors. This workshop, drawing from evidence-based best-practices, will demonstrate how to pursue child-focused approaches – seven support strategies – to prevent transition-related meltdowns and make smooth transitions.
This session is part three of a three part series.
- Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding & Responding
- Setting and Student-specific Interventions for Children with ASD
- Transform Transition Meltdown to Calm-down: Strategies for Children with ASD
Presenter Information
Presenter: Padmaja Saraty, Author & Educational Consultant
Relevant Financial Relationship: Padmaja is self-employed at her non-profit Parent Engagement for Active Child Enrichment (PEACE).
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Padmaja has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Presenter Biography: Padmaja is an educational consultant and author with expertise in the fields of early childhood and special education, inspiring educators through her webinars, onsite coaching, and workshops at conferences globally. She has graduate degrees in special education, educational diagnostics, and political science.
Padmaja has written multiple books and mini-guides focusing on autism, significant and multiple disabilities, paraeducators, early childhood, mindfulness practices, special ed legal compliance. Early on, she was a diagnostician and has served as special education supervisor in Texas school district. Learn more at http://www.infinitepossibilities-sped.com/.
She is the founder/president of a nonprofit called Parent Engagement for Active Child Enrichment (PEACE). PEACE (www.peacenurtureskids.org) mission is to empower parents/caregivers and early childhood educators with hands-on strategies to enrich children and put them on a positive school and life trajectory.
Session Information
Learner Outcomes
- Identify student and context-specific environmental, instructional, and social supports to decrease tantrum triggers and increase skill-building learning opportunities
- Identify the seven steps of support to prevent transition-related meltdowns and make smooth transitions
- Develop a safe steps action plan as a team to follow during severe meltdowns and partner with family
Agenda
- Intro (5 minutes)
- Review (6 minutes)
- Instructional Support Intro (11 minutes)
- Social Supports (10 minutes)
- Calming Support and Self-management Tools (8 minutes)
- Executive Function Development (15 minutes)
- Crisis Support (7 minutes)
- Summary/Q&A (4 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Early Career Professionals, Related Professionals, International Affiliates, Speech-language Pathologists
Topic Area: Autism Spectrum Disorders
ASHA CEU Information
ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.
Available March 6, 2023 – February 29, 2028 | 68 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
This session, combining the portrayal of several student case examples and setting-specific situations, will present proactive intervention techniques and tools to reduce challenging behaviors of students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Empowered with best-practice techniques grounded in the positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) approach, you can transform your knowledge into constructive action to achieve desirable long-term outcomes for children with ASD. This session is part two of a three part series.
- Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding & Responding
- Setting and Student-specific Interventions for Children with ASD
- Transform Transition Meltdown to Calm-down: Strategies for Children with ASD
Presenter Information
Presenter: Padmaja Saraty, Author & Educational Consultant
Relevant Financial Relationship: Padmaja is self-employed at her non-profit Parent Engagement for Active Child Enrichment (PEACE).
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Padmaja has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Presenter Biography: Padmaja is an educational consultant and author with expertise in the fields of early childhood and special education, inspiring educators through her webinars, onsite coaching, and workshops at conferences globally. She has graduate degrees in special education, educational diagnostics, and political science.
Padmaja has written multiple books and mini-guides focusing on autism, significant and multiple disabilities, paraeducators, early childhood, mindfulness practices, special ed legal compliance. Early on, she was a diagnostician and has served as special education supervisor in Texas school district. Learn more at http://www.infinitepossibilities-sped.com/.
She is the founder/president of a nonprofit called Parent Engagement for Active Child Enrichment (PEACE). PEACE (www.peacenurtureskids.org) mission is to empower parents/caregivers and early childhood educators with hands-on strategies to enrich children and put them on a positive school and life trajectory.
Session Information
Learner Outcomes
- Identify characteristics and antecedents of challenging student behaviors
- Identify strategies and appropriate responses to challenging student behaviors
- Identify proactive strategies to prevent challenging student behaviors
Agenda
- Introduction (10 minutes)
- Understanding Characteristics and Triggers (15 minutes)
- Transform Challenging Moments into skill-building learning opportunities (2 minutes)
- Environmental Supports (12 minutes)
- Visual Supports (8 minutes)
- Instructional Supports (17 minutes)
- Summary/Q&A (4 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Early Career Professionals, Related Professionals, International Affiliates, Speech-language Pathologists
Topic Area: Autism Spectrum Disorders
ASHA CEU Information
ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.
Redefining Normal: Neurodiversity-Informed Approaches in Communication Therapy
Available January 23, 2025 - December 31, 2030 | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore the principles of Neurodiversity in communication therapy for Autistic clients. They will discover how to implement neurodiversity-aligned terminology and create strength-based goals. Strategies for classroom collaboration and overcoming challenges with AAC integration will also be discussed to promote more inclusive and effective therapy sessions.
Presenter Information
Presenter: Andi Putt, Speech Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Andi is the owner of MrsSpeechieP LLC.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Andi has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Presenter Biography: Andi Putt, also known as Mrs. Speechie P, is an Autistic Speech Language Pathologist specializing in team-based Autism evaluations and neuro-affirming support. She is dedicated to empowering families and helping Autistic children understand and embrace their authentic selves while also advocating for each individual’s unique needs. When she’s not advocating for others, you can find her indulging in a good book, planning her next travel adventure, procrastinating literally anything, or enjoying time with her family.
Session Information
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify the Medical vs Social model of disability
- Learners will identify Neurodiversity-aligned terminology within real-world scenarios
- Learners will describe how to write neuro-affirming and strengths-based goals
Agenda
- About me & disclosures (5 minutes)
- Introduction: The Neurodiversity movement (define neurodiversity & vocabulary (ASD, ADHD, NT, neurodivergent, allistic) Ableism, identity-first language) (10 minutes)
- Autism: Strengths, functioning labels, symbols (5 minutes)
- Medical vs Social Model (5 minutes)
- Double Empathy Problem (5 minutes)
- Masking/Unmasking (5 minutes)
- Strength Based Practices (Practices to avoid & practices to use/aim towards) (5 minutes)
- Goals to Target (10 minutes)
- Strengths-based writing/reframing reports (5 minutes)
- Q&A (5 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals
Topic Area: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language and Learning in School-Age Individuals
ASHA CEU Information
To be reported to ASHA CE, participants must indicate their preference to be reported on the post-webinar assessment and achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are permitted, but partial credit is not available.
ableU Policies
Accessibility: Please email ableU@ablenetinc.com if you require any additional accessibility support. We will be happy to work with you!
Complaint: We strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints/concerns regarding ableU please contact ableU@ablenetinc.com. We will review the complaint or concern. When appropriate, we will take action to address the issue within 10 business days.
Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.