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M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP, has served as the SLP on an ALS clinic focusing AAC evaluations, voice banking and no-tech/low tech communication. She then worked as a solutions consultant for a communication device company, traveling the West side of Ohio. Currently, Katherine works as an assistive technology consultant through an educational service center and works in a preschool program as a speech-language pathologist. She presents at local and national conferences.


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Inclusion, Accessibility and Alternative Access in the Preschool Classroom

Preschool is the first structured learning opportunity for most students. Preschool learning experiences include pretend play during centers, pre-literacy and writing skills, social interaction on the playground and following a curriculum during circle time, among others. For students with complex bodies and complex communication needs, these everyday opportunities and learning experiences within the preschool classroom can be impacted by accessibility. Throughout this webinar, experience ideas to increase accessibility for preschool students, supporting multiple access methods in the classroom such as switch access, partner assisted scanning, eye gaze and tactile learning for visual impairments. We will discuss how to interpret and …

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Ready, Set, Grow Preschool AAC

Preschool is one of the first school experiences for some of our young Augmentative and Alternative Communication ( AAC ) learners. Knowing how to best support and serve our early learners with complex communication needs can be an overwhelming task in the classroom – especially when starting from scratch! Whether you are new to AAC, the preschool population or are seeking novel, innovative ideas, this course will cover all of the above. Create a plan to begin AAC implementation in the classroom using a child-led approach. We will review basic myths and research for early AAC learners, discuss language approaches, …