Evolving Access to High Tech AAC (on-demand registration)

Presenter: Abby Schmidt, Speech Language Pathologist and Senior Business Development Manager at AbleNet.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Abby is employed by AbleNet and receives a salary.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Abby does not have any non-financial disclosures.

Presenter Biography: Abby Schmidt is a Speech Language Pathologist and Senior Business Development Manager at AbleNet Abby has been an SLP since 2021 and previously worked with individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities at an outpatient clinic. Abby focused on providing access to AAC for clients with autism spectrum disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, and developmental delays.

Presenter: Nicole Betts, Speech Language Pathologist and Senior Customer Empowerment Analyst at AbleNet

Relevant Financial Relationship: Nicole is employed by AbleNet and receives a salary.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Nicole does not have any non-financial disclosures.

Presenter Biography: Nicole Betts is a Speech Language Pathologist and Senior Customer Empowerment Analyst at AbleNet. Nicole has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 2016 with a background experience in Early Intervention, specializing in AAC, parent/SLP coaching and teletherapy.

Learner Outcomes

• Identify two benefits of early AAC access for young learners​​
• Explain two misconceptions about high-tech AAC devices
• List three key factors in trialing and selecting an AAC device.​

Agenda

• Introduction (5 minutes)
• Importance of Early Access (5 minutes)
• How SLPs support AAC (5 minutes)
• Funding and Trialing Device (5 minutes)
• Deciding on Features and Apps (5 minutes)
• Warranty and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Early Career Professionals (under 5 years)

Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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.