ableU ASHA Approved Upcoming Courses
AAC Buy-In Series On-Demand
Available January 12th, 2026 | 2 hours | .2 ASHA CEUs
This series consists of two webinars designed to build AAC confidence and commitment among families and educational teams. The first session, "Partnering with Parents: Building AAC Confidence," empowers parents with practical tips for coaching, embedding AAC into daily routines, and creating fun, stress-free ways for families to communicate and connect. The second session, "Fostering IEP and Staff Commitment to AAC," explores effective, approachable strategies to unite IEP teams, boost staff confidence, and create consistent communication opportunities for students.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Elizabeth Tyler Savage, EdS, CCC-SLP
Level: Intermediate
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Speech Sound Elicitation & Target Word Selection That Works in Real Life Live
Available January 14th, 2026 | 12:00pm CST | 60 minutes | .1 ASHA CEUs
Many courses stop at “how to get the sound,” but what happens next is just as important. This session will help speech-language pathologists bridge the gap between sound elicitation and selecting functional, motivating targets that accelerate progress. In this session, we’ll explore quick, evidence-based strategies to help get a sound started, and discuss how to select functional, high-impact target words that align with each child’s needs, environment, and therapy goals. We’ll also cover how to balance complexity, frequency, and motivation to drive faster generalization, and share real-world therapy examples that combine elicitation and target selection for maximum engagement.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Shelby Ford, M.S., CCC-SLP
Level: Intermediate
ableU Live & Local - Jacksonville, FL Live
Available January 15th, 2026 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST | 2 hours | .2 ASHA CEUs
Join us for a fun and educational in-person event where you’ll enjoy free food and drinks while learning practical strategies for integrating AAC into everyday life. This engaging panel discussion features SLPs from a variety of settings and a parent of a device user, sharing real-world insights on device implementation, effective parent training for increased carryover, and ways to foster collaboration across different settings. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable tools for holistic, effective AAC support!
Cost: Free
Presenter: Multiple Panelists
Level: Introductory
Coaching the Caregiver in Early Intervention Live-Only
Available January 28th, 2026 | 12:00pm CST | 60 minutes | .1 ASHA CEUs
Although research strongly supports the use of coaching in early intervention, many providers find it challenging to put into practice. Coaching is often misunderstood or mistaken for consulting, which takes a more directive adult-learning approach. To be effective, providers must balance child-focused and adult-focused skills while embracing the value of routines-based intervention. This 60-minute course introduces five key coaching strategies that bring greater structure and confidence to implementation. Participants will gain practical, actionable tools to foster young children’s learning and development within everyday routines and interactions. Whether sessions take place at home or in the childcare setting, high-quality early intervention depends on strong partnerships with caregivers.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP
Level: Intermediate
Starting the AAC Conversation with Caregivers Live
Available February 16th, 2026 | 12:00pm CST | 60 minutes | .1 ASHA CEUs
This session equips SLPs with strategies to initiate AAC discussions with caregivers. Learn how to identify readiness levels, use collaborative language and apply simple coaching models to build trust, reduce resistance and support early buy-in for successful AAC generalization across settings.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Daj Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Level: Intermediate
Registration Coming Soon!
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