AAC on the Page and Screen: What Can We Learn?

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

infant / toddler
preschool
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
educator
family member / caregiver
occupational therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 1

Description:

Over the years, TV shows, movies, and books like Speechless, Out of My Mind, and Ghost Boy have featured characters who use or could benefit from some form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). While watching or reading, it is easy to celebrate the victories the characters experience and also be enraged by the missed opportunities for communication and connection with others! But if we look a little deeper, can we as AAC professionals learn from both memoirs and fictional experiences? In this session, we will use portrayals of AAC in print and on the screen to discuss AAC awareness, common myths, AAC assessment, and implementation strategies. Be prepared to share your thoughts during this fun and interactive session!

Learning Outcomes:

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

• As a result of this activity, participants will be able to list at least 3 common AAC myths prevalent in the media examples.

• As a result of this activity, participants will be able to state at least 2 sources for AAC assessment and implementation resources.

• As a result of this activity, participants will be able to identify 3 awareness activities you could implement to overcome perceptions expressed in the media examples.

Disclosures:

Financial Disclosures: Kristin is employed by Control Bionics and receives a salary for her work.
Non-financial Disclosures: Kristin has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.