You’ve Got This: Practical Strategies for Dynamic AAC Assessments for Kids

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12

Target Audience:

AT specialist
paraprofessional
special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 7

Description:

We understand that Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessments can feel intimidating, but they do not have to be! Within this session, we will review resources to help you throughout the AAC assessment process. Learn practical and effective strategies for conducting dynamic AAC assessments with children. Whether you’re new to AAC or looking to refine your practice, this course will give you practical, person-centered tools to guide your assessment process in a flexible, effective, and respectful way.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• 1. Describe three benefits of dynamic AAC assessments

• 2. Identify three resources to help you plan for an AAC assessment

• 3. List three signs of communication success within an assessment

Disclosures:

Patrick Brune is an employee of Tobii Dynavox