AAC's Role in Aphasia Therapy: Supporting Communication and Recovery

Description

Learn how to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) during therapy for people with aphasia. In this training, you will learn about the research that supports AAC as an evidence-based therapeutic technique, specific strategies for implementing TD Snap and Boardmaker into therapy sessions with a focus on aphasia, and how to create and find therapeutic Boardmaker activities.  

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe research that supports AAC as an evidence-based therapeutic technique.
• Identify 5 specific strategies for implementing TD Snap and Boardmaker into therapy sessions for people with aphasia.
• Describe how to find and create therapeutic Boardmaker activities for people with aphasia

Important ASHA information – please read: If you are an ASHA member and want Tobii Dynavox to report your course completion to ASHA, you will be required to complete the Course Completion Form that will be provided virtually at the end of today’s session. All fields of this form must be complete and accurate including your name, complete address, and 8-digit ASHA number. We will no longer submit course completion records to ASHA without a completed form. If your name/address has changed, please contact ASHA to update www.asha.org/Form/Name-Change-Request/

We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. This course provides an opportunity to earn ASHA CEUs and will not be recorded. If you cannot attend, check out our Learning Hub for other learning opportunities.

After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder. Please note that courses are listed in Eastern Time (ET) America/New York.

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: Lauren Taylor is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: Lauren has no relevant non-financial relationships. Financial Disclosure: Caroline Gaddy is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: Caroline has no relevant non-financial relationships.Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Tobii Dynavox product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products. Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Questions? Contact learning@tobiidynavox.com

This training will be co-facilitated by Caroline Gaddy and Lauren Taylor.

Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP is a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. In addition, she a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, disability advocate, and neurodiversity educator. Caroline worked for many years in school settings as a teacher and an SLP. She also worked in medical settings with adult and pediatric populations, and specialized in supporting communication access for people with multiple disabilities. Caroline is passionate about disability justice and inclusion, and firmly believes that communication is a fundamental human right.

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Virtual (CEU)

Presenter
Lauren Taylor
Lauren is a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. She is also a Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience treating clients in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and schools. Initially joining Tobii Dynavox as a Solutions Consultant, she worked directly with SLPs and their clients to explore assistive technology solutions. Now, as a Learning Consultant, her focus lies in developing and delivering trainings to empower communicators and their partners.