Description Life would be boring if you only communicated to express wants and needs. There are a variety of reasons to use language, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users have the right to use them all. In this course, you’ll explore communicative functions, ways to expand vocabulary for AAC users, and tools to help identify where to start. You’ll learn practical implementation strategies and communication partner strategies to support communication growth. Learning Objectives: Describe two other functions of communication beyond requesting Describe one benefit and one barrier to requesting as a communication function Identify four techniques to support implementation of new communication skills We look forward to learning with you in our live session. This course provides an opportunity to earn ASHA CEU’s and will not be recorded. Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: Presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii-Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: Presenter 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.
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.
Price
Free of charge
Time
18:00 - 20:45 CET
Date
10-05-2024
Location
Online meeting
More to Say: Helping Communicators Go Beyond Requesting
, 10, 2024 18:00 - 20:45 CET
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