Everyone has a Role: Collaborative Teaming Approach to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
This is a completed event.
Description:
This presentation will discuss implementing a school-wide collaborative teaming model to support students’ acquisition of functional communication and how to promote generalization of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) usage across school environments. Presenters will discuss the unique and overlapping roles of members of the school team in AAC modeling and the creation of opportunities for students to utilize AAC. The session will also discuss strategies from an OT, SLP, and educator’s perspective to support AAC usage and promote generalization of usage across school environments and during meaningful school routines. Presenters will use case studies to demonstrate the successful outcomes resulting from using this model.
Date(s):
3/25/2025 2:00 PM ET - 3/25/2025 2:45 PM ET