Practical Tips and Strategies for Embedding AAC Into Daily Routines (On-Demand Registration)

Presenter: Deborah Akinyele Speech-Language Pathologist

Relevant Financial Relationship: Deborah is an employee at Voice Tech.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Deborah has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Presenter Biography: Deborah Akinyele is a speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals with complex communication needs in a variety of settings. She is passionate about supporting clients' independent access to communication tools that meet their individual needs and collaborating with caregivers to help shape environments that promote independence in all areas of clients' lives.

Learner Outcomes

• Learners will identify the types of AAC devices and tools available to children with diverse communication needs
• Learners will identify the benefits associated with consistent use of AAC devices and tools for children with diverse communication needs
• Learners will identify at least one strategy that they can use to incorporate AAC devices and tools into children's daily routines

Agenda

• Introduction (3 minutes)
• Overview of AAC Tools and Devices (2 minutes)
• Overview of Research: The Impact of AAC on Communication (15 minutes)
• Barriers to Consistency in AAC Use (5 minutes)
• Strategies for Incorporating AAC Use into Daily Routines and Activities (8 minutes)
• Case Study (10 minutes)
• Q&A (20 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Assistants, Public/Consumers, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals

Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available.