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AAC Assessment and Intervention for Aphasia: Clinical Tools
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.3
This web workshop teaches participants how to use the AAC/aphasia classification system (Garrett & Lasker, 2005) to describe communicators with aphasia. Presenters discuss an AAC/aphasia assessment protocol that includes the Multimodal Communication Screening Task for People with Aphasia and systematic AAC systems trials. Presenters instruct participants in implementing appropriate AAC strategies for partner-dependent, transitional, and independent communicators with aphasia. Additionally
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for School-Age Children With Intellectual Disabilities: Basic Strategies for Immediate Results
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
This web workshop introduces viewers to basic AAC strategies for immediate application with school-age children with significant intellectual disabilities. Fundamental issues facing clinicians serving emerging communicators are illustrated through case studies and supporting research. After introducing viewers to basic terms in the field, this program reviews recommended practices in adopting aided and unaided modes of communication, the uses and limitations of technology, and the role of communicators and their partners in effective interventions.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for School-Age Children With Intellectual Disabilities: Strategies for Long-Term Intervention
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eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
This web workshop examines how to construct an evidence-based intervention program for aided AAC instruction for children with intellectual disabilities. The focus of this program is school-age children whose communication is at the earliest stages ("emerging" and "context-dependent" communicators). Participants learn preferred practices for symbol and vocabulary selection, goal-setting, and intervention strategies. Some of the difficult tradeoffs in aided AAC are discussed, as well as methods for choosing between available options. The course presents two case studies to illustrate the decision-making process.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Adults in Medical Settings
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Audio CD and Manual, Additional Manual(s)
CEUs:
0.2
AAC services differ, depending on whether patients present with communication needs in the ICU, inpatient hospital ward, outpatient rehabilitation clinic, or home health setting. In this program, we discuss the multi-modal communication process, and identify strategies, as well as low- and high-tech solutions, for each medical setting. Principles of assessment and intervention that have been developed through expert practice are presented.
Functional Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Approaches for Severe Aphasia: An Introduction
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
This program introduces participants to the AAC/aphasia classification system (Garrett & Lasker, 2005) by illustrating six categories of communicators with aphasia. Within each category, presenters demonstrate specific AAC strategies that can improve communication effectiveness for each type of communicator. Emphasis is given to simple partner-dependent AAC strategies that optimize communication in daily situations, such as Augmented Input and the Written Choice Conversation Strategy. The presenters also offer guidance about how to create and implement simple low-technology, and limited scope high-technology, message systems for people with aphasia, with a focus on techniques that can be accomplished with limited technology.
Optimizing the Communication Growth of a Child with Severe Disabilities
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
Partner support is crucial for optimizing a child's communication growth, which is directly linked to the amount of communication input a child receives. A child will have better long-term outcomes when a caregiver scaffolds communication and talks more to the child. For a child with severe disabilities, it's important that these partner behaviors continue over many years.
Partners Working with Individuals Who Have Sensory and Multiple Disabilities
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
Too often, intervention is focused on a symbolic form without considering a child's understanding of communication and its purpose. This may be particularly true for people who have sensory and multiple impairments.
Self-Anchored Rating Scales: A Family-Based AAC Approach
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
Couple and family therapists have long used self-anchored rating scales (SARS) with their clients. Now, SLPs are adapting this approach to improve life participation for adults living with chronic aphasia, and their families.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 20, No. 2, June 2011
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SIG 12 Perspectives
CEUs:
0.25
In this issue of Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication we address the new AAC systems being developed for persons with complex communication needs (CCN). We also describe and compare new interfaces and vocabulary choices, the roles of technology in AAC intervention, and the learning styles of the various adults who provide support to the AAC user.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 20, No. 3, September 2011
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SIG 12 Perspectives
CEUs:
0.1
This issue of Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication addresses AAC assessment, including the various roles that SLPs can play throughout the process. We also discuss which factors should and should not affect the decision-making process. Finally, we discuss the roles and training of AAC facilitators.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 20, No. 4, December 2011
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SIG 12 Perspectives and exam
CEUs:
0.2
This issue explored common features of online education beneficial to the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Other topics included the use of video modeling and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECs) for transfer to Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs) as well as techniques to improve spelling and active communication for students using AAC.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 21, No. 1, April 2012
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SIG 12 Perspectives and exam
CEUs:
0.15
In this issue of Perspectives, we explore strategies for maintaining communication competency when transitioning from PECS to SGDs, and the design and evaluation of a new AAC interface strategy for people with complex communication needs and severe physical limitations. Additionally, we consider reducing attention demands to increase communication rates, and share the role of visuospatial and temporal memory as a requirement for effective communicators.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 21, No. 2, June 2012
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SIG 12 Perspectives
CEUs:
0.25
In this issue of Perspectives, we explore a number of AAC devices, including a visual display tool designed to promote communication. We also include a qualitative case study of people who use high-tech devices, a discussion of text messaging as a communication strategy, and a comparison of AAC iPad applications.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 21, No. 3, September 2012
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SIG 12 Perspectives and Exam
CEUs:
0.3
This issue of Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication focuses on supporting students using robust AAC devices who are also in general education classrooms. Witkowski and Baker discuss the relationship between using core vocabulary, curriculum content words, and literacy development. Zangari focuses on the supports needed in the general education classroom for successful inclusion of a student using AAC.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 21, No. 4, December 2012
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SIG 12 Perspectives and Exam
CEUs:
0.3
This issue of Perspectives focuses on partner instruction in AAC. Authors discuss selecting appropriate skills to teach communication partners; demonstrate a technique that augments collaboration between AAC interventionists; provide a process for a culturally responsive assessment and intervention; offer a concept of AAC stakeholders as trainers; summarize the design and outcomes of two peer-mediated studies for preschool children with severe autism; and discuss the importance of building a pre-symbolic foundation for the learner with sensory and multiple disabilities.
SIG 12 Perspectives Vol. 22, No. 1, April 2013
Option(s):
SIG 12 Perspectives and Exam
CEUs:
0.3
This issue of Perspectives highlights the final articles from the presenters of the online conference that was held in June, 2012 on Partner Instruction in AAC. Laura Ball and Joanne Lasker discuss issues of teaching partners to support communication as it relates to clients with acquired impairments.
Stakeholders and ASD: Partnering to Make AAC Work Better
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
SLPs are challenged to provide effective service delivery to children on the autism spectrum and their families. Central to this challenge is finding time to create and implement programs that reflect recommended practice guidelines.
Training Communication Partners of Adults who Rely on AAC
Option(s):
eWorkshop
CEUs:
0.1
AAC interventions often focus on the individual with communication needs, but frequently ignore those who interact with them. In this program, you'll learn evidenced-based training techniques and adult-learning principles to help you work effectively with communication partners.
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