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Implementation Trainings

• A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to AAC Implementation

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  The successful implementation of an AAC device depends on the skills of the AAC user, as well as the skills of all communication partners in the environment.  The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a crucial communication partner; however, many AAC users often receive physical therapy (PT) and/or occupational therapy (OT), in addition.  The focus of this session is on implementing an AAC device for a multi-disciplinary team, including PTs and OTs.  This session provides an overview of core language, the importance of communication partners, and how to implement a device.  SLPs may implement many of these strategies, as well, and assist members of the team in implementing an AAC device with ideas, suggestions, and further support.  Implementation strategies discussed include aided language input, using sabotage to elicit communication, establishing routines, and using scripts.  Participants will have the opportunity to put it to practice through hands-on activities.

  
  

  Devices are not required for this training.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  1. define and describe core language.
  2. define aided language input.
  3. list several implementation strategies to increase aided language input.

  
  

  Time Ordered Agenda:

  10 minutes          Introduction/Reasons for using AAC

  10 minutes          What is core language?

  20 minutes          Aided language input and how to do It

  15 minutes          Other strategies for implementation

  5 minutes            Summary and Questions

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• AAC & Early Intervention: Getting Started

  

  Type: In-Person ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.15

  What is AAC? Could AAC benefit children under 3 years of age? If so, when and how do I get started? These questions and more will be discussed in this 90 minute introductory session about AAC and early intervention. Participants will learn about the different types of AAC available, and how those can support language and communication. The course will discuss common myths and parental concerns surrounding AAC in the birth to three population. Strategies and resources are provided to help early interventionists support parents in considering and using AAC options.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  1. Describe the different types of AAC used in Early Intervention.

  2. Discuss three common concerns regarding AAC and Early Intervention.

  3. Identify three resources to support AAC in Early Intervention.

  
  

  Agenda

  5 minutes - Introduction

  30 minutes - Setting the Stage: What is Early Intervention? What is AAC?

  20 minutes - Common myths and parental concerns surrounding AAC and Early Intervention

  30 minutes - Strategies and Resources to get started

  5 minutes - Questions and Wrap up

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• AAC Language Lab Tour Live

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Join the fun on the AAC Language Lab. Learn how to get started and create a learning plan for your student based on language objectives.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  
  

  1.        Assess and monitor the language level of individuals using AAC with the Language Screener and Language Stages.
  2.        Develop intervention based on specific language objectives using a lesson plan or activity.
  3.        Create support materials for AAC communicators using the smart chart generator.

  
  

  Agenda

  
  

  •      Introduction 
  •      Lesson Plans
  •      Activities
  •      Search Filters
  •      Curriculums
  •      Smart Chart Generator
  •      Resources
  •     Summary

  Instructor: 

  Jane Odom, M.Ed.

  Training and Implementation Specialist

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• AAC: Fostering Emergent Literacy

  

  Type: In-Person ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.20

  Literacy is a continuum that starts at birth, developing simultaneously and interrelatedly with speaking and listening. Teaching literacy is one of the most empowering things we can do for people who use AAC, and it starts with fostering emergent literacy skills. This seminar will help participants understand literacy from a developmental perspective. It will then focus on building emergent literacy skills by 1) providing access to an AAC system with core language, 2) engaging in shared reading, 3) making reading materials accessible, and 4) engaging in early writing activities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities to further their learning. Discussion will also include how to use AAC in the context of phonological awareness. Resources, strategies, and tools will be shared, giving participants ideas to get started fostering emergent literacy with individuals who use AAC.  

  
  

  Devices are not required for this training.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes

  Participants will be able to

  1. describe the relationship between reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  2. identify four ways to build emergent literacy skills for people who use AAC.
  3. apply techniques for developing emergent literacy skills for people who use AAC.
  4. list resources, strategies, or tools to support emergent literacy development with people who use AAC.

  
  

  Agenda

  5 minutes - Introduction

  15 minutes - Developmental Perspective

  80 minutes - Fostering Emergent Literacy

  • Provide Access to AAC system
  • Engage in shared reading
  • Make reading materials available
  • Engage in early writing activities

  15 minutes - Teaching letters, letter sounds & phonological awareness

  5 minutes - Wrap Up

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• AAC: Ready-Set-GOAL! Part 1

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  Creating goals and measuring progress for individuals who use AAC can be a challenging process for a variety of reasons, including subtle growth, environmental and communication partner considerations, and differences in language growth for individuals who use AAC. While there are available goal banks to use, these still require tweaking and may not always be appropriate for individual clients.

  This course will provide participants with a goal writing framework, assessment tools, and resources so they have the skills to write meaningful goals for clients who use AAC. Participants will engage in goal writing in order to learn about the goal attainment scale, assessment with AAC considerations, and the linguistic and operational communicative competence. This course will help participants reflect on where their client is (baseline), where they want to go (goals), and how to get there (a plan).

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  1. Identify the three important components used in the provided AAC Goal Framework.
  2. Define linguistic communicative competence for AAC use.
  3. Define operational communicative competence for AAC use.
  4. Write one goal, with at least 2 objectives, using the framework provided.
  5. Three possible ways to assess linguistic competence for AAC use.

  
  

  Agenda:

  5 minutes - Introduction; Setting the stage

  20 minutes - Explaining the AAC Goal Framework

  5 minutes - Introduce Case Study

  30 minutes - Review of two of the communicative competencies, with discussion of available resources and practice writing objectives for each area

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• AAC: Ready-Set-GOAL! Part 2

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  This course follows AAC: Ready – Set – GOAL! Part One. In Part Two, we will continue to address the unique challenges of writing goals for individuals who use AAC, including differences in language acquisition, environmental considerations, and communication partner considerations. Rather than reviewing a bank of goals, in this course, we will continue to use the goal attainment scale and SMART terminology as a framework for writing meaningful goals.

  
  

  This course will pick up with covering the communicative competences for AAC, taking an in depth look at social and strategic communicative competencies. Participants will engage in goal writing in order to learn SMART terminology. We will discuss monitoring progress, as a goal is only as good as your ability to measure it. This course will help participants reflect on where their client is (baseline), where they want to go (goals), and how to get there (a plan).

  It is necessary for participants to take Part One prior to taking Part Two for understanding.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  1. identify the three important components used in the provided AAC Goal Framework.
  2. list the four areas of communicative competence for AAC use.
  3. identify resources to support writing goals and monitoring progress.
  4. define social and strategic communicative competence for AAC use.
  5. describe elements that make a “SMART” goal.

  
  

  Agenda:

  30 minutes - Review of remaining two communicative competencies, with discussion of available resources and practice writing objectives for each area

  10 minutes - Fine tuning with SMART

  15 minutes - Monitoring progress

  5 minutes - Wrap up

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• AAC: Ready, Set, Goal! 90 minutes

  

  Type: Live Online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.15

  Creating goals and measuring progress for individuals who use AAC can be a challenging process. In theory, this shouldn’t be that much harder than writing any other language or academic goals, right? One thing that is often different about the AAC goal-writing process is that teachers and therapists simply don’t know enough about AAC and what skills contribute to helping someone become a competent and successful communicator. While there are available goal banks to use, these still require tweaking and may not always be appropriate.

  
  

  This course will provide the participants with resources, tools, and a framework so they have the skills to write goals and objectives on their own. Participants will engage in goal writing in order to learn about the four areas of communicative competence, the goal attainment scale, and SMART terminology. This course will help participants reflect on where their client is (baseline), where they want to go (goals), and how to get there (a plan).

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  1. identify the three important components used in the provided AAC Goal Framework.
  2. list the four areas of communicative competence for AAC use.
  3. identify resources to support writing goals.
  4. write one goal, with at least 2 objectives, using the framework provided.
  5. describe elements that make a “SMART” goal.

  
  

  Agenda

  5 minutes - Introduction; Setting the stage

  15 minutes - Explaining the AAC Goal Framework

  5 minutes - Introduce Case Study

  50 minutes - Review of four of the communicative competencies, with discussion of available resources and practice writing  objectives for each area

  10 minutes - Fine tuning with SMART

  5 minutes - Wrap up

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Dates:

  • Online with Camber Moulton
    June 4, 2025 : 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

  
  

  Details & Registration

• Achieving Authentic Communication: Implementation Toolkit

  

  Type: In-Person ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.25

  Achieving Authentic Communication: Implementation Toolkit

  
  

  This class will review elements of implementation to help participants achieve authentic communication with their clients. Participants will learn about communication, a complex multimodal process, involving the interaction of three elements: functions of communication, the environment, and communication partners. This will include a discussion about how to move beyond requesting and what to do as the communication partner. Additionally, participants will learn about the importance of creating communication opportunities, and how to do so for their clients. Examples will be used throughout the seminar and participants will have hands on experience using several tools to help clients achieve authentic communication.

   

  Learner Outcomes

  1. Identify functions of communication
  2. Define authentic communication
  3. Identify communication partners and their roles
  4. Define a communication opportunity
  5. Analyze the environment and identify how to create communication opportunities

  
  

  Agenda

  10 min - Introduction/What is Authentic Communication?

  25 min - Functions of Communication, beyond requesting

  15 min - The Environment

  30 min - Communication Partners and their roles

  45 min - Creating Communication Opportunities

  15 mi -  More tips and Tools

  10 min - Discussion/Conclusion

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC

  

  Type: In-Person non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

  5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

  5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: AAC Goes Jurassic!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: Best Friends Furever!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: Getting Buggy

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: Summer Staycation

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

  Click here for instructor bio and disclosures

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  

  Type: In-Person non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

  Click here for instructor bio and disclosures

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: We HeART AAC!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

  Click here for instructor bio and disclosures

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Another Stepping Stone to AAC: Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.

  
  

  Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Participants will be able to

  1. Identify communication functions to target
  2. Identify core words to target
  3. Learn to use scripts to implement aided language input
  4. Practice modeling responses using core words

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies

    5 minutes - Practice Strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and Questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 19 - Getting Buggy

  May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 21 - Summer Staycation

  
  

  Click here for instructor bio and disclosures

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• Explore Chat Editor: Saltillo’s Companion Software

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  This course will review and explore the features and functions of Chat Editor.  Chat Editor is a free companion program for the Saltillo line of devices (i.e. NOVA chat, Chat Fusion, and TouchChat Express), as well as the TouchChat Application.  It is available as a download on your Windows desktop or laptop computer. Participants will learn how to install, set up a configuration, customize a vocabulary, and back up a customized file using Chat Editor.  Chat Editor offers an added bonus of customizing a vocabulary file without taking the device away from the user and easily transferring the file at a convenient time.  Additionally, participants will observe how to quickly utilize the capture tool to create a button sequence that can be used in visual supports.

  
  

  This presentation will focus exclusively on Chat Editor for NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion and TouchChat devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.

  
  

  A laptop or desktop computer with the Chat Editor Application is required for this training.

  
  

  LEARNER OUTCOMES:

  1. Participants will be able to define Chat Editor.
  2. Participants will be able to identify how to obtain Chat Editor.
  3. Participants will be able to list components of a configuration.
  4. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to customize a vocabulary file.
  5. Participants will be able to explain how to back up a customized vocabulary file.

  
  

  AGENDA

  5 minutes            Intro/What is Chat Editor?

  10 minutes          How to Install and Configure Chat Editor

  10 minutes          Components of the Chat Editor: Menu functions

  10 minutes          Customize a vocabulary- duplicate a file, edit a button

  15 minutes          Back up/transfer a customized vocabulary to and from Saltillo Chat Devices and TouchChat Express/TouchChat application.

  5 minutes            Capture feature to create a visual support

  5 minutes            Conclusion/Wrap-up

  
  

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• Explore to Know More

  

  Type: In-Person ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  This course will review and explore vocabulary files that are available on the NOVA chat devices and TouchChat application.  This course will help professionals/parents to better understand pre-selected vocabulary files, specifically, who developed them, why they were developed, and how they are organized. Participants will be provided with “hands-on” time to learn the vocabulary files that are presented.  By better understanding the vocabulary files, participants will be more equipped to select the most appropriate vocabulary files for a client using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

  
  

  This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat and TouchChat and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  1. List different vocabulary files that are contained within the NOVA chat devices and Touch Chat application.
  2. Describe key elements of selected vocabulary files (e.g., who developed it, why it was developed, and how it is organized).
  3. Identify the correct tools needed to adapt vocabulary to meet clients’ needs.

  
  

  Agenda

  5 minutes -  Intro/Vocabulary Selection

  25 minutes - Vocabulary Description

  25 minutes - Vocabulary Exploration – hands on

  5 minutes - Conclusion/Wrap-up

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

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• Explore to Know More in 90 Minutes

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.15

  This class will review and explore vocabulary files that are available on the NOVA chat devices and TouchChat application.  This course will help professionals/parents to better understand pre-selected vocabulary files, specifically, who developed them, why they were developed, and how they are organized. Participants will be provided with “hands-on” time to learn the vocabulary files that are presented.  By better understanding the vocabulary files, participants will be more equipped to select the most appropriate vocabulary files for a client using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  1. list different vocabulary files that are contained within the NOVA Chat devices and TouchChat application.
  2. describe key elements of selected vocabulary files (e.g., who developed it, why it was developed, and how it is organized).
  3. Identify tools to adapt vocabulary to meet clients’ needs.

  
  

  Agenda: 

  10 minutes - Intro/Vocabulary Selection

  30 minutes - Vocabulary Description

  35 minutes - Vocabulary Exploration – hands on

  15 minutes - Discussion/Conclusion/Wrap-up

  
  

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• Learn and Grow with PRC-Saltillo: Online Resources for Everyone!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  It can be so overwhelming to search for resources to support AAC online. A Google search will lead you to so many options. Where do you start? Come join us for this 45-minute session and learn about five different online resources designed specifically to help families and professionals provide engaging, research-based implementation strategies that will improve language and communication for AAC learners. You will get an overview of these online resources, including:

  
  

  •  What they are and where they are located
  •  Who they were designed for
  •  How these resources can support AAC learners

  
  

  This course is intended for speech-language pathologists, educators/classroom staff, families, and anyone interested in learning about online resources for AAC implementation.

  
  

  Learning Objectives:

  1. List 6 online resources from PRC-Saltillo that support AAC implementation
  2. Describe 3 ways to locate AAC lesson plans and activities that support AAC implementation
  3. Summarize 2 options for online professional development using AAC Learning Journey

  
  

  Agenda:

  5 minutes - Introduction 

  5 minutes - Overview of Explore AAC

  10 minutes - Overview of AAC Language Lab

  10 minutes - Overview of Chat Corner and PRC Implementation Activities

  10  minutes - Overview of Realize Language

  5 minutes - Overview of Group Coach/Summary/Questions

  
  

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• Maximizing Potential with TouchChat by Saltillo

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.20

  TouchChat, created by Saltillo, is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. There are so many great features included in TouchChat, but where do you begin? Communication is a fundamental human need and this session will help participants achieve maximum potential with TouchChat app.  We will explore vocabulary and spend some hands-on time personalizing it for your child/student. You have spent the time personalizing, now you’ll learn options for backing up and sharing customized files. You will learn about resources and strategies to help you maximize potential while communicating with TouchChat by Saltillo.  We will end our time together with time for questions and discussion.  Join us for this fun, interactive session and discover potential with TouchChat!

  Intended audience: parents, caregivers, school staff, speech-language pathologists that work with TouchChat app users.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes 

  1. Identify features of TouchChat app
  2. Identify and complete personalization
  3. Identify and discuss implementation resources and strategies supporting TouchChat app

  
  

  Agenda

  15 min - Welcome, meet and greet

  40 min  - Language, Communication, and Vocabulary

  20 min - Making it Personal

  15 min - Baking up and Exporting files

  15 min - Implementation Strategies & Resources

  15 min - Questions & Discussion

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  Dates:

  • In-Person with Samantha Strong in Albuquerque, NM
    February 3, 2025 : 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm MST

  
  

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• Model and Grow Language: Part 1

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  This workshop will present research-based techniques to increase communication for individuals using a speech generating device (SGD) via communication partner education.  Participants will learn about communication and communication characteristics common to both partners, how to increase communication by modifying their own behaviors, and six techniques to incorporate into everyday communicative contexts.  Participants will view video scenarios of various communication partner roles and communication contexts, as well as situations they may encounter on a regular basis with the individual using the SGD. 

  Note:  This is a two-part series.  In order to gain the most knowledge and experience, it is recommended you take both seminars.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  Define communication and identify communication characteristics common to individuals that use AAC and their communication partners.

  Describe evidence supporting partner instruction and the various techniques.

  Demonstrate mastery of six techniques to improve communication with individuals that use AAC.

  
  

  Agenda:

  5 min - What is communication?

  10 min - Past research/evidence

  40 min - Six techniques to improve communication with practice

  5 min - Review and questions

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Model and Grow Language: Part 2

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  This workshop will present a research-based strategy to increase communication for individuals using a speech generating device (SGD) via communication partner education.  Participants will learn about a simple 3-4 step strategy to incorporate into everyday communicative contexts.  Participants will view videos of various communication partner roles across communication contexts, as well as situations they may encounter on a regular basis with the individual using the SGD.

   

  Note:  This is a two-part series.  In order to gain the most knowledge and experience, it is recommended you take both seminars.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes:

  1. Define communication and identify communication characteristics common to individuals that use AAC and their communication partners.
  2. Demonstrate evidence supporting partner instruction and the various techniques.
  3. Demonstrate mastery of six techniques to improve communication with individuals that use AAC.

  
  

  Agenda:

  10 min - Evidence supporting storybook use for learning strategies for partner instruction and language learning

  10 min - Read Ask Answer (RAA) strategy

  10 min - Read Ask Answer Prompt (RAAP) strategy

  20 min - RAA & RAAP strategy practice

  10 min - Review and questions

  
  

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• More Than Just a Pretty Chart: Realizing the Power of Data Logging

  

  Type: Live Online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  As the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine how helpful it would be to actually see the words being used and the progress being made by people who use a speech generating devices (e.g., NOVA chat, Chat Fusion). This course offers one possible approach to help visualize such data through the use of data logging and Realize Language, a subscription-based web tool. Participants will learn the what, why, and how of data logging, an available feature within Saltillo’s Chat Software and the TouchChat application. This will include a discussion about how to use Realize Language in order to visualize and communicate the information in a more efficient and meaningful way. Case study examples will be used to illustrate how visualizing the data can have positive impacts on team communication, intervention planning, and progress monitoring. Discussion will include ideas for putting it into practice as well as identifying possible barriers and benefits of using data logging.

  
  

  This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion and TouchChat devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.

  
  

  Devices are not required for this training.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  1. Participants will be able to define data logging.
  2. Participants will be able to describe how to turn on and use the data logging feature within the Saltillo Chat software and  TouchChat application. 
  3. Participants will be able to identify 3 different ways that the data can be visualized using Realize Language.
  4. Participants will identify 3 possible benefits to using data logging.

  
  

  Agenda

  10 Minutes - Review of data logging

  15 Minutes - Overview of how to use data logging within Saltillo Chat Software and TouchChat Application

  15 Minutes - Demonstration of using Realize Language to “see” the data with case study examples

  10 Minutes - Discussion of benefits, barriers, and considerations to using data logging

  10 Minutes - Conclusion

  
  

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• Moving Beyond Requesting: Maximizing WordPower

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.45

  This class will benefit anyone working with a child using WordPower on a Saltillo AAC solution (e.g., TouchChat, NovaChat, Chat Fusion). It will provide the opportunity for one or more people from the team to work together to learn and brainstorm ideas to move beyond requesting.

  
  

  This class will infuse learning into hands-on activities with the AAC system. Topics covered will include: core vocabulary, modeling without expectation, WordPower organization and software features to support early literacy and classroom participation. Participants will explore and learn how to use Saltillo’s implementation tools and resources to help maximize success. Topics will include case-study examples and discussion about how to apply the information to individual children/students. Examples of activities include: modeling while reading a book, creating an “Early Book” page to support literacy, using button capture to create quick materials, and saving pictures and sentences for early writing. Fun will be had by all.

   

  Learner Outcomes:

  1. define modeling without expectation.
  2. describe key features in the organization of WordPower.
  3. identify 3 ways to use the AAC system beyond requesting.
  4. to select 3 core and 3 fringe words related to a children’s book or activity.
  5. identify 3 implementation tools/resources available from Saltillo Corporation.

  
  

  Agenda:

  15 minutes - Introduction

  30 minutes - Hands-on Vocabulary Exploration

  30 minutes - Modeling without Expectation: Application & practice

  30 minutes - Core Vocabulary: Application & practice

  30 minutes - WordPower Organization: Application & practice

  15 minutes - Morning wrap up

  45 minutes - Reading: development, Saltillo supports, application & practice

  45 minutes - Writing: development, Saltillo supports, application & practice

  15 minutes - Case study discussion

  15 minutes - Wrap up, Conclusion

  
  

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• Northeast AAC Summit: Leaping into Literacy

  

  Type: In-Person ASHA

  Price: $139.00

  CEUs: 0.50

  We are delighted to host our autumn Northeast AAC Summit in beautiful Rochester, New York! This full day in-person event will focus on AAC and Literacy with guest speakers, time for hands on exploration and a panel discussion.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes: 

  Participants will be able to:

  1. Describe 3 strategies for integration of AAC and literacy at the preschool level.
  2. Discuss 3 strategies for integration of AAC and literacy at the school aged level.
  3. Identify 2 resources for implementation of AAC and literacy. 
  4. Explain 3 common barriers to implementation of literacy in AAC population. 
  5. Name 3 strategies to overcoming barriers to implementation of literacy in AAC populations. 

   

  Time Ordered Agenda:

  15 minutes: Introduction

  75 minutes: Preschool Spotlight: Using Language to Anchor Literacy.

  75 minutes:  Breakout Sessions focusing on hands on literacy implementation stations.

  75 minutes: Literacy Spotlight for School Aged Populations.

  60 minutes: Panel discussion: Literacy and AAC implementation: barriers and solutions.

  
  

  Presenters:

  Guest Preschool session presenters:

  Grace Keegan, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist who works at Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES from 2020, primarily in their special education preschool settings. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Nazareth College of Rochester. She has a special interest in working with students who use AAC devices and other complex communication needs.

  Financial: Grace Keegan is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  Laura McNally, MS. Special Education B-6, has been an educator for 15 years, spending the last seven years working at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES as a special education preschool teacher.  Over the last several years, Laura has placed a strong focus on literacy and language in her instruction, immersing students in varied opportunities to play, learn and grow.  Laura attributes student success to the collaborative atmosphere and high expectations her SLP and classroom team strive for and values the resources BOCES 2 is able to provide to her students (Assistive Technology, AAC devices, direct consult support by providers, etc.). 

  Financial: Laura McNally is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  Leigh Nenni, M.S., CCC-SLP has been employed with Monroe2-Orleans BOCES since 1984. Through 1990, Leigh provided speech and language therapy services to students enrolled in the BOCES early intervention program in school age programs. During that time, Leigh recognized the power of AT and AAC, and help to develop and oversee the BOCES2 Assistive Technology Services Department, and AT lending library program Today, Leigh works as an assistive technology consultant, providing coaching services and training to students, school personnel and families. Outside of work, Leigh enjoys time with her family and friends, reading, and being outdoors in the sunshine!

  Financial: Leigh Nenni is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  Guest School Age session presenters:

  Casey Olson, M.S., CCC-SLP has been a speech pathologist since 2013 and is employed with Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES. She earned her master’s degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. In 2018 she moved to a position as an assistive technology consultant where she works with teachers, classroom teams SLPs, and families to provide training, support, and consultation for AAC users.

  Financial: Casey Olson is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist

  
  

  Carrie McKain, M.S., Ed., has been a Special Education Teacher since 2009 and employed with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES.  She earned her master’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY in 2008.  She became an assistive technology consultant in 2016 and works with students, teachers, therapists, and families, to provide AAC consultative services and trainings. In the summer, she goes back into the classroom and teaches during the Extended Year School Program. She’s passionate about AAC and literacy.

  Financial: Carrie McKain is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  PRC-Saltillo presenters (hosts):

  Catherine Brumback, M.A., CCC-SLP

  Financial: Catherine Brumback is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  Jennifer Edge-Savage, M.S., Ed.S, OTR/L

  Financial: Jennifer Edge-Savage is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

   

  David Kay, M.E., OTR

  Financial: David Kay is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  Gina Sparrow, M.A., CCC-SLP

  Financial: Gina Sparrow is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  
  

  Emily Yosuico, M.S., CCC-SLP

  Financial Emily Yosuico is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

  

  
  

  
  

  Dates:

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• Oh the Things You Can Do! A Chat Editor Make & Take Session

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  This interactive course begins with a review of PRC-Saltillo’s Chat Editor, the free companion software that is available to use with both the TouchChat Application and the NovaChat Line of devices. After creating a configuration, participants will observe how to transfer and open a vocabulary file within Chat Editor software. Engaging, hands-on learning experiences will be provided that include learning how to print pages, use the button capture tool to create button sequences, and to paste these button sequences into provided templates to create quick and easy visual supports and materials.  

  
  

  A laptop or desktop computer with the Chat Editor Application is required for this training.

  
  

  This presentation will focus exclusively on Chat Editor for NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion and TouchChat devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.

  
  

  LEARNER OUTCOMES

  1. Participants will be able to list different functions of Chat Editor.
  2. Participants will be able to identify the process to transfer a customized vocabulary.
  3. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to print pages.
  4. Participants will be able to complete the steps required to use Chat Editor capture tool to create button sequences for use in supports or materials.

  
  

  AGENDA

  10 minutes          Review Chat Editor

  10 minutes          Create a configuration  & open a vocabulary file

  5 minutes            Print pages

  30 minutes          Use capture tool to create button sequences for use in visual supports and materials.

  5 minutes            Conclusion/Wrap-up

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  

  
  

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Simplifying AAC in the Classroom to Develop Early Literacy Skills

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.25

  But my student can’t talk how do we expect them to read and write?! Can an AAC device really assist in developing literacy? Communication and literacy are directly connected. By increasing the skills for one, we enhance the learning for the other skill. This course will provide participants with an in depth overview of modeling, core vocabulary and basic skills to integrate literacy in the classroom. In order to increase communication for students using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices, it is important to develop reading and writing skills for these individuals. In addition, reading and writing are critical to academic success. In this presentation, learn about strategies you can use to increase communication, gain new skills to incorporate an AAC device in the classroom and walk away with some tools used successfully in the classroom.

  This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion, TouchChat Express and TouchChat App and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes: 

  Participants will be able to…

  1. define modeling in order to incorporate this strategy in the classroom.
  2. contrast core words vs. sight words and describe their importance in an academic environment.
  3. integrate literacy activities into a student’s day.
  4. demonstrate to the communication partner strategies to increase vocabulary development through shared reading.
  5. apply features of the Chat Software to increase the use of the device in an academic environment.

  
  

  Agenda:

  10 min - Introduction, Activity

  25 mi - An in depth description of modeling will be described along with examples.

  20 min - Core vocabulary will be defined and examples provided.

  5 min - Relationship between Core Words and Sight Words

  15 min - Structure of WordPower

  60 min - New skills and tools that enhance literacy in the classroom for individuals using augmentative and alternative communication will be learned.

  15 min - Questions and Discussion

  
  

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• Soaring with Core! Exploring WordPower with Saltillo

  

  Type: In-Person ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.30

  This workshop will provide an overview of core vocabulary and how it is represented in Saltillo systems.  Core vocabulary is comprised of the words we use for communication regardless of context.  About 80% of the words we use will be core, and teaching these words to individuals using AAC is particularly important.  In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of what core vocabulary and how it fits in with language development and communication.  Participants will explore core vocabulary with WordPower through a hands-on activity.  Strategies for teaching core vocabulary within lessons and daily routines will be discussed. Participants will plan for use of core vocabulary in social and academic environments.

  
  

  Devices are optional, but if you have a NovaChat, Via Pro or TouchChat app to follow along it is encouraged.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  • Identify major classes of core vocabulary
  • Describe the relationship with core vocabulary and language development
  • Identify reasons for communication
  • Show how to navigate WordPower to create novel sentences within activities
  • Apply strategies for implementing core vocabulary with AAC

  
  

  Agenda

  • Intro/core vocabulary overview
  • Core vocabulary, language development and reasons for communication.
  • Hands on exploration with WordPower and low tech communication boards.
  • Strategies and activities for teaching core vocabulary
  • Conclusion/ wrap-up

  
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

  5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

  5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 3 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: AAC Goes Jurassic!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: Best Friends Furever!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 3 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 8 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: Getting Buggy

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: Summer Staycation

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: We HeART AAC!

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Stepping Stones to AAC: Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  

  Type: Live Online non ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs:

  Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device. 

   

  Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software. 

   

  Learner Outcomes: 

  1. Identify core words to target based on a communicative function
  2. Learn strategies to comment and question to prompt use of core words 
  3. Practice modeling responses using core words

    

  Agenda:

   

    5 minutes - Welcome and Intro

  10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies

    5 minutes - Practice strategies

  10 minutes - Reflections and questions

  
  

  Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:

  Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times

  Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland

  Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?

  Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!

  Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!

  Apr 5 - Getting Buggy

  May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets

  June 7 - Summer Staycation

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Using Core: Exploring Saltillo's Chat Corner

  

  Type: Live Online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.15

  So, you have heard about core vocabulary, but what is it really? This workshop will provide an overview of core vocabulary and how it is organized in WordPower for Saltillo and TouchChat. We will discuss strategies to model core vocabulary and plan for communication opportunities throughout the day. Participants will complete planning tools and explore resources available on Saltillo’s Chat Corner of implementation supports.

  
  

  Learner Outcomes

  1. Define major classes of core vocabulary
  2. Navigate WordPower to model core vocabulary
  3. Use tools for planning implementation of core vocabulary with AAC.
  4. Identify 1-2 Saltillo resources to assist them implementing AAC strategies.

  
  

  Agenda

  5 minutes - Introduction

  20 minutes - Core vocabulary

  20 minutes - WordPower

  30 minutes - Complete implementation planning tools

  5 minutes - Chat Corner tour

  10 minutes - Summary and Questions/Answers

  
  

  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  

  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

  Details & Registration

• What Are Core Words Anyway? Let Us Help You Get Started! Part 1

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  You may have heard your child’s speech pathologist use the phrase “core words” during his/her sessions to help your child learn language and communicate on their AAC device. But what are core words and why do we teach them to children using AAC? And how do you continue to teach your child these critical language skills at home? Fear not! This 2- part workshop will provide an overview of core vocabulary and how it is represented in Saltillo systems. During this session, we will help you develop a better understanding of core vocabulary and how it is used in everyday language. Language development, as well as how it relates to core vocabulary will also be discussed. Lastly, we will go over basic AAC modeling concepts that you can apply with your child at home. Join us for Part 2 of this workshop to learn about ways to implement core vocabulary in your everyday life!

  
  

  Learner outcomes:

  1. Define core vocabulary
  2. Summarize the relationship between core vocabulary and language development
  3. Describe modeling and aided language input, and how they can apply these strategies with device users

  
  

  Agenda:

  10 minutes - Introduction and Overview of goals

  10 minutes - Reasons for Communication and Language Development

  15 minutes - Overview of Core Vocabulary

  20 minutes - Aided Language Input

  5 minutes - Questions/Wrap-up

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• What Are Core Words Anyway? Let Us Help You Get Started! Part 2

  

  Type: Live in-person & online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  Now that you know the basics of core words and strategies to model them, how do you implement this knowledge into everyday life? Let us help! This session will focus on applying the strategies we learned in Part 1, focusing on how to choose what core vocabulary to model for various activities. Activities include shared book reading, various toys, and even cooking in the kitchen! What words will you choose to help your child learn to communicate during these activities using his/her device? Join us to get some ideas!

  
  

  Learner outcomes:

  1. Identify strategies to implement core vocabulary
  2. Complete planning guides to apply strategies for selecting and implementing core vocabulary with AAC
  3. Demonstrate where core vocabulary is located in Saltillo vocabulary files

  
  

  Agenda:

  10 minutes - Introduction and Overview of Aided Language Input

  15 minutes - Words First/Activity First

  10 minutes - DECIDE

  20 minutes - Expanding Core and Finding words

  5 minutes - Questions/Wrap-up

  
  

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  Dates:

  No Dates Scheduled
  

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• Your Core Mission: Phase 1 - Discover the Power of Core Vocabulary

  

  Type: Live Online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.10

  How do you know which words to target for new AAC users? In this first phase of Your Core Mission you will learn about core vocabulary. We will explore this concept by reviewing typical language development. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to experience using core vocabulary in choosing early language targets. This will demonstrate how core vocabulary can enhance AAC users’ ability to express themselves in a wide variety of settings and situations.

  
  

  Join us on this mission to discover the power of core vocabulary! This is Phase 1 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.

  
  

  Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower.

  
  

  Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, NovaChat, Via with TouchChat or Via with LAMP Words for Life, or iPad with TouchChat or LAMP Words for Life app to follow along, it is encouraged.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes: 

  Participants will be able to:

  1. Define core vocabulary and communicative functions
  2. Identify examples of core vocabulary
  3. List 3 reasons why core vocabulary should be included in AAC instruction

   

  Time Ordered Agenda:

  5 minutes        Introduction   

  20 minutes      Overview of Communication Functions and Core Vocabulary

  10 minutes      Core Vocabulary in Typical Early Communication

  20 minutes      Core Vocabulary in AAC Instruction

  5 minutes        Discussion, questions, and next steps

  
  

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  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  Dates:

  • In-Person with Meghan Kunz in Duluth, MN
    March 21, 2025 : 8:30 am - 9:30 am CST

  • Online with Nicole Smith
    April 15, 2025 : 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

  
  

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• Your Core Mission: Phase 2 - Core Vocabulary in WordPower and LAMP Words for Life

  

  Type: Live Online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.15

  In the first phase of Your Core Mission you learned about the power of core vocabulary. So how is core vocabulary organized in AAC? Your second core mission is to learn how core vocabulary is represented in two robust AAC vocabulary systems from PRC-Saltillo. Through videos, hands-on demonstration, and interactive exploration we’ll develop an understanding of the features of LAMP WFL and WordPower.

  
  

  Continue your mission towards supporting meaningful communication with core vocabulary!  This is Phase 2 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.

  
  

  Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower. Recommended prerequisite skills include: solid understanding of core vocabulary (e.g., completion of Phase 1).

  
  

  Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, NovaChat, Via with TouchChat or Via with LAMP Words for Life, or iPad with TouchChat or LAMP Words for Life app to follow along, it is encouraged.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes: 

  Participants will be able to:

  1. Describe 3 key elements of effective AAC vocabulary (single words, core vocabulary, generative, efficient, etc)
  2. Show 3 features of LAMP WFL and how they support communication competence
  3. Show 3 features of WordPower and how they support communication competence
  4. Demonstrate 2 differences between these feature sets

   

  Time Ordered Agenda:

   

  5 minutes        Introduction

  15 minutes      Review and Overview of Core Vocabulary in AAC Implementation

  25 minutes      WordPower vocabulary overview with hands-on practice

  25 minutes      LAMP Words for Life overview with hands-on practice

  10 minutes      Hands-on combined WordPower & LAMP Words for Life clinical activity

  10 minutes      Discussion & Questions

  
  

  Click here for instructor bio and disclosures 

  
  

  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  Dates:

  • In-Person with Meghan Kunz in Duluth, MN
    March 21, 2025 : 9:45 am - 11:15 am CST

  • Online with Nicole Smith
    April 22, 2025 : 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

  
  

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• Your Core Mission: Phase 3 - Exploring Implementation Strategies for LAMP WFL and WordPower

  

  Type: Live Online ASHA

  Price: Free

  CEUs: 0.15

  We will continue to discover “Your Core Mission” in phase 3 of this series. During part one and two of the series, participants explored the power of core vocabulary in AAC systems as well as how core vocabulary is realized in two specific language systems: LAMP Words for Life and WordPower. Our next step to complete our mission is to dive deeper into how to implement these language systems to foster communication and language development. This 90-minute class will highlight strategies for getting started with core vocabulary for those who use AAC. Participants will apply these strategies and learn how to support children who use LAMP WFL and WordPower through hands-on practice working through case studies and in engaging with videos and active discussion.

  
  

   This is Phase 3 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.

  
  

  Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower. Recommended prerequisite skills: strong understanding of core vocabulary and organization of LAMP WFL and WordPower (e.g., completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2).

  
  

  Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, Chat Fusion, NovaChat, PRiO, TouchChat Express, Via Pro, LAMP Words for Life app, or TouchChat app to follow along, it is encouraged.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes: 

  Participants will be able to:

  1. List 3 strategies for teaching core in any AAC system
  2. Assess support options for teams implementing multiple language/vocabulary systems in one setting
  3. Identify 3 sample activities for implementing core vocabulary using LAMP WFL or WordPower with an emergent communicator
  4. Develop a new activity and target words for one of the two language systems discussed.

   

  Time Ordered Agenda:

  10 minutes                  Introduction

  15 minutes                  Typical Language Development and Teaching Core Vocabulary

  45 minutes                  Planning for Implementation of Core

  15 minutes                  Case studies with LAMP WFL and TouchChat with WordPower

  5 minutes                    Questions

  
  

  Click here for instructor bio and disclosures

  
  

  Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

  
  

  If this is an online training:

  • Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
  • Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
  • Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

  
  

  

  
  

  Dates:

  • In-Person with Meghan Kunz in Duluth, MN
    March 21, 2025 : 11:15 am - 1:45 pm CST

  • Online with Nicole Smith
    April 29, 2025 : 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

  
  

  Details & Registration