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Course # 4174
AAC in School Settings: What is the Role of the SLP?
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CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0
Course Abstract
The expanding roles of SLPs in schools include focus on children with complex communication needs who may use Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems. This presentation and discussion will identify roles, knowledge and skills for SLPs to support students who use AAC to communicate and learn within the general curriculum, particularly with a focus on language development and literacy skills. It will also discuss the CLLASS project (Collaborating for Language Literacy and Augmentative Systems in Schools) which prepares SLP students to be AAC specialists when they enter the field.
This course was recorded on March 22, 2011
Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam - After this course, participants will be able to identify federal policies for SLPs in schools regarding access to the general curriculum.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify key ASHA policies and professional practices for SLPs in schools regarding literacy development.
- After this course, participants will be able to summarize the research base for language intervention to support literacy skills for children who use AAC systems.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe knowledge and skills for SLPs to include children with AAC needs to participate in general curriculum.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 AAC strategies to implement curriculum-based language and literacy intervention.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Introduction and Overview of federal policies, ASHA recommendations and contexts for general education with children who use AAC. |
| 15-30 Minutes | Discussion SLP roles and competencies to support children using AAC systems in schools |
| 30-50 Minutes | Research-based practices to implement AAC strategies to support language and literacy development |
| 50-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q & A |
Average Rating (156 Reviews)
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March 27, 2013
info
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March 14, 2013
useful information
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March 11, 2013
The presenter was detailed and seemed very knowledgeable about the topic. She also provided a plethora of resources
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January 27, 2013
The description of the CLLASS project was interesting and relevant to the topic.
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September 17, 2012
Gave a nice overview of areas SLPs in school should focus on when planning AAC use with students.
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September 2, 2012
It provided good explanations of processes and practices that can serve as effective models for other settings.
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July 17, 2012
practical information I can apply to therapy everyday.
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June 14, 2012
concise information
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June 13, 2012
Provision of resources for further study.
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May 30, 2012
Loved the Storybook Club!
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May 26, 2012
Very current research and specific examples from the program
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March 18, 2012
nicely presented. information was interesting but not a high level of material. i am hopeful that my graduate students, who have minimal practicum experiences at this point, are aware of all of these principles from our regular curriculum.
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February 22, 2012
The presenter was very knowledgeable and she had practical and research training.
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January 26, 2012
I felt that it was difficult to follow at times and that they spent a good amount of time discussing the coursework for training SLPs. This was not mentioned in the course discription
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December 30, 2011
Provided ideas for adapting curriculum and assessments.
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December 27, 2011
It taught me a starting point for intervention within my self contained AAC user classrooms.....literacy/vocabulary development....
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December 27, 2011
Relevant information
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December 27, 2011
informative
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December 10, 2011
Introduces updates regarding the role of SLPs and AAC
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December 7, 2011
Presentation was organized and followed the stated objectives.
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December 6, 2011
This course is relevant to my current caseload.
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December 3, 2011
learned about new approach based on curriculum. New information for me.
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November 23, 2011
The presenter
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November 9, 2011
Provided general guidelines to using AAC in school setting that went beyond typical schedule boards
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October 30, 2011
I liked the emphasis that was placed on language and literacy interventions.
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October 23, 2011
Content was good, but the presenter was difficult to follow.
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October 23, 2011
Although I wish the course was longer, to get all and additional information, what we got in the hour was useful and clearly explained. I can use alot of what was presented to develop a better AAC program in my school starting tomorrow.
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September 29, 2011
...explanations of the need to include literacy as well as using AAC as a basis for access to the curriculum and not a separate piece to learn.
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September 29, 2011
Liked the information that came at the middle and ending. Too much time spent on introductions.
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September 29, 2011
It was a good presentation that went over general practices about AAC in the schools, but I was hoping for more applicable materials.
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Course Presenter
Nancy B. Robinson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Nancy B. Robinson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor and Program Director at San Francisco State University in the Communicative Disorders Program. She teaches in the areas of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She completed her doctoral studies at the University of Washington in Seattle in 1987 and master's degree at Portland State University in 1975. For many years, Dr. Robinson assisted in the development of the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii and personnel development in American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. Her areas of research include family support in multicultural contexts, collaboration and interdisciplinary team development, early intervention, and AAC.
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Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.
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