Building Bridges to Communication: The Vital Role of Early AAC Intervention (on-demand registration)
Building Bridges to Communication: The Vital Role of Early AAC Intervention
Available March 15, 2024 – February 28, 2029 | 90 minutes | 0.15 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants explored vital aspects of early AAC intervention for children. They identified implementation indicators, learned three ways to introduce AAC to children under 8 years old, and acquired skills for enhanced parental involvement. Various activities to aid in communication during the formative stages of development were also presented.
Presenter: Kaitlin Brown, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Relevant Financial Relationship: Kaitlin is employed full-time at Dynamic Therapy Associates, an AAC Specialist at Brescia University (half-time Assistant Professor & Assistant Practicum Coordinator), and an adjunct faculty member at Western Kentucky University.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Kaitlin has no non-relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Presenter Biography: Kaitlin completed her Bachelor’s in Speech Pathology and Audiology from The University of Tennessee (Go VOLS), her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Alabama A&M University, and her Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She has worked in a variety of settings from adult medical to pediatric outpatient and a little of everything in between. However, her passion lies in pediatrics. She specializes in AAC and pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders. Kaitlin has worked the last 8 years in both pediatric private practices and school settings helping children and families find their voice and communication skills through the implementation of AAC! She is an Assistant Professor & Assistant Practicum Coordinator for Brescia University in their Masters of Communication Sciences and Disorders program. She also teaches a variety of CEU courses in the areas of AAC and pediatric feeding/swallowing!
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify indicators for AAC implementation
- Learners will identify at least three ways to introduce AAC to children under 8
- Learners will identify skills to increase parental involvement and engagement during sessions and at home
Agenda
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Introduction to AAC (10 minutes)
- Early Communication Milestones (10 minutes)
- AAC Assessment and Selection (15 minutes)
- Implementation Strategies (30 minutes)
- Parent Education/Engagement (10 minutes)
- Activities (5 minutes)
- Q&A (15 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Assistants, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals
Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Language and Learning in School-Age Individuals, 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.
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Refund: Refunds are not available for free sessions.