Peer Support in AAC: Insights from a National Partnership Led by People who use AAC

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

n/a

Age Span:

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

Target Audience:

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

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 3

Description:

This session will include panelists from the project, The National Partnership to Advance Peer-Support Models for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), which formed a nationwide Consortium of 100individuals from 41 organizations, including AAC users, marginalized communities, service providers, and advocates. Six workgroups aimed to answer: (1) What peer supports exist for AAC users? and (2) Can we create a nationwide resource for developing peer support models for AAC users? A dynamic panel will discuss how peer support is applied, the value of lived experience, and its impact on health, wellbeing, and community. Participants will hear from those involved in the AAC peer support project, learning from their successes, challenges, and recommendations, with actionable takeaways for all.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• 1. Define the concept of AAC peer support. Participants will be able to describe what peer support is, including key values and various forms.

• 2. Compare and contrast AAC peer support with communication partner instruction and peer-mediated interventions in the field of AAC.

• 3. Apply AAC peer support in their setting. Participants will gain practical insights on how to effectively implement peer support strategies in their environment or context.

Disclosures:

Employee - Oregon Health and Science University
Recipient of Federal Grant Funding: ACL/AOD, IES, NIH, AHRQ, ASHFoundation

Non-Financial
ASHA Member
OSHA Member
Communication Matrix Board member (501(c)3
Service on ASHA Committees