This course focuses on using voice-activated smart speakers with augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) users to facilitate novel language for genuine purposes. Case examples with videos demonstrating the use of Amazon ECHO and ECHO Dot will be provided.

This course will focus on the process of selecting and implementing augementative/alternative communication (AAC) supports that are functional and personally relevant for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Demonstration of various strategies for clinical use, depicted through case-study examples, will also be included.

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Recreational Technologies. This course will cover the content area including recreational technologies for people who have motor, cognitive, and/or sensory impairments. Areas addressed include play, games, sports, and exercise.

This course presents Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) topics included in the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification examination. It will address definitions, terminology, access methods and strategies to optimize use, as well as mounting and interfacing with power wheelchairs.

This course presents Cognitive Technologies topics included in the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification examination. Cognitive technologies are designed to increase independence and safety for clients with cognitive impairments, and the content of this course will include definitions and categories of equipment, as well as examples.

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Service Delivery. This course will cover the content area including ethics, standards of practice, information resources, service delivery systems and roles, consumer empowerment, quality assurance, outcomes, product development and liability.

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Legislation. This course will cover the content area including key legislation over the years and the implications for people with disabilities who use assistive technology. A variety of funding sources will also be explored.

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Sensory Technologies. This course will cover the content area including technologies for people who are hard of hearing, deaf, blind, or have low vision.

Do you struggle with writing augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) goals that allow for progress monitoring and facilitate communicative competence? This course will provide suggestions on how to write specific goals across the four areas of communicative competence for AAC, as well as how to use the goals to document progression of skills.

Looking for a way to classify skills of children who use augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) and track progress? This course will discuss stages of development in AAC that assist SLPs in defining level of functioning for appropriate evaluation and treatment planning.