Beyond Words: Empowering Students with Autism Through AAC and Communication Strategies

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
autism specialist
consultant

educator
family member / caregiver

K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional

special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 1

Description:

I will go over various myths about using AAC for those with autism and include strategies that have been successful in my work experience.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe at least 5 myths about AAC and what makes them wrong

• Explain what aided language stimulation is and why it is important

• Describe the difference between core vocabulary and fringe vocabulary and how to decide what words to use.