AAC Programming Roadmaps

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

poster session

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

N/A

Target Audience:

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

Professional Development Credits

Location:

Veranda 7

Description:

Attendees will explore AAC programming roadmaps that support clinicians and educators working with people who use AAC across multiple apps. Presenters will highlight common barriers to app-specific training and introduce visual, step-by-step guides for tasks such as adding vocabulary, organizing folders, and using key features. Participants will see concrete examples, review feedback from clinicians and caregivers, and learn how these tools can be used for onboarding, staff training, and real-time problem solving. The session will provide practical strategies and take-home materials that attendees can immediately use in their own settings, supporting more efficient and confident AAC programming while improving access for people who use AAC.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Identify challenges associated with supporting multiple AAC applications without structured training

• Describe how visual programming roadmaps reduce cognitive load and support implementation

• Describe at least one method for integrating roadmaps into clinical or educational practice

Disclosures:

The presenter provides clinical services related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and receives a salary from their employing organization. The presenter has no financial relationships with AAC device manufacturers or vendors.
salary from employment