Reimagining AAC Workflows: Scaling Low Effort, High Impact Solutions in Schools

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
autism specialist
consultant

educator
family member / caregiver
healthcare administration
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist

university professor / personnel

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 2

Description:

This session will address common challenges that speech-language pathologists face during AAC assessment and implementation. Informed by recent qualitative research and expert interviews with SLPs and Assistive Technology Specialists, we will introduce evidence-based solutions for streamlining workflows and achieving system-wide AAC buy-in across administrators, service providers, AAC users, and families.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe three barriers to AAC assessment and implementation.

• Identify three components in the AAC competency framework.

• As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to prioritize one key next step for introducing evidence-based, scalable AAC solutions to their institution.

Disclosures:

Alan receives equity for his role as co-founder and CEO of Flexspeak.