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ForwardAugmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Allies: Strategies for Effective Communication Partnerships-Implementation: Communication Partners & Strategies (Part 4)
The purpose of this training is to educate and train caregivers, professionals, and students who work with individuals who use a speech generating device (SGD) to augment their communication.
Professionals will increase their understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) principles, communication partner strategies, the levels of AAC communicators, how to adapt activities for an individual’s communication needs, and other related topics.
Specifically, this section will address:
- Definition and Role of the Communication Partner (What are they, why communication partners need training, etc)
- Communication Partner Strategies (CPS) & Set-Up
- CPS: Engagement/Motivation/Rapport (over compliance)/Reinforcement
- CPS: Setting up the environment
- CPS: Visual Supports
- CPS: Social Narratives
Target Audience
This training is designed for professionals with backgrounds in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, education, special education, and behavioral therapy, as well as caregivers and community members who are interested in learning more about AAC.
Learning Objectives
Implementation
o Define 3 Communication Partner Strategies (CPS)
o Choose 3 CPS to implement in given scenarios
Additional Information
ASHA:
This course is a part of a 10-activity, compilation of courses that will total 1.35 ASHA contact hours. No individual credits will be awarded
Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.
Available Credit
- 1.25 Attendance