Train the Trainer and Teach the Teachers: AAC Implementation Strategies for ALL Team Members

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

infant / toddler
preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
consultant
educator
family member / caregiver
special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.3 CEUs

ACVREP CEs:

2.5 CEs

Presentation Length: 2hrs 30mins

Location:

Verandas 6, 8

Description:

Communication devices are becoming more and more prevalent in our K-12 public schools. As more students are obtaining devices, all relevant adults must be trained in supporting the implementation and use of those devices. Teachers, support staff, Paraeducators, and especially Parents are all important team members in teaching and supporting device use. This presentation focuses on 5 key strategies to increase student learning/use of devices. One key strategy is ensuring the adults truly know and understand the communication device; Adults must know the device in order to model its language and use. The presenter will provide key examples in teaching the organization of 3 common communication devices, and YES, this training will shine a light on LAMP. If you are looking for a new way to explain LAMP or any of your other common devices, come learn how to train the trainers and teach the teachers.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Train a student’s educational team in strategies for teaching and continually learning a communication device.

• Identify a parent and staff training regiment as a part of the student’s AAC implementation plan

• Differentiate and feature match student skills to common communication devices.