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Course #5245
AAC and Aphasia
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The purpose of this course is to enhance participants’ knowledge in the area of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and aphasia with particular emphasis on recent advancements in this area. Topics include new technologies, generalization of AAC strategies, and interventions focused on AAC.
Course Presenter
Sarah E Wallace, Ph.D.
Sarah E. Wallace, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Duquesne University. She teaches courses on aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Her current research interests include semantic treatments to improve word retrieval of people with aphasia as well as development of appropriate AAC strategies for people with aphasia and traumatic brain injury. She has a particular interest in methods to support navigation of high technology AAC devices and generalization of the use of AAC strategies.
Course Objectives
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to describe how mobile technology may be used by people with aphasia as an AAC strategy.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe 2 strategies for promoting AAC generalization.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the multimodal communication program for aphasia.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how some AAC strategies can be restorative in nature.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and background |
| 5-15 Minutes | Overview of specific & new AAC assessment strategies for people with aphasia. |
| 15-35 Minutes | Overview of specific & new AAC strategies and devices for people with aphasia |
| 35-55 Minutes | ntervention techniques for promoting generalization of AAC strategies. |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q&A |
Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0
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This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area) 
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with Audiology Online. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education. If you have any technical questions or problems related to this course, please contact www.SpeechPathology.com toll free at 800-242-5183