Effective AAC PD – Creative Ways to Fit it in and Engaging Activities for Staff and Families

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

infant / toddler
preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
deaf / hard of hearing
educator
family member / caregiver
healthcare administration
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 4

Description:

Successful AAC implementation starts with confident, comfortable communication partners—including school staff, families, outside providers, and peers. This fast-paced and interactive session will explore creative and practical strategies for delivering meaningful professional development and coaching on AAC. Learn how to fit AAC training into busy schedules, design engaging activities that boost skills and confidence, and access a wealth of ready-to-use resources for AAC professional development. A special focus will be placed on supporting families—helping them feel empowered and equipped to use AAC at home. Whether you’re focusing on core vocabulary, essential partner strategies, or increasing comfort with AAC devices, you’ll leave this session with fresh ideas, hands-on activites,, and innovative approaches to make AAC training more effective and impactful than ever.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• As a result of this activity, participants will be able to identify at least 6 creative ways to fit in professional development with staff and families.

• As a result of this activity, participants will be able to apply at least 10 activities to provide during their AAC professional development sessions to teach others tips and strategies for AAC implementation.

• As a result of this activity, participants will be able to utilize at least 5 resources to provide families to increase their comfort level with their child's AAC.

Disclosures:

I receive a salary from Barrington school district.