This course reviews case studies of individuals who use augmentative/alternative communication (AAC). Participants will learn how to apply knowledge of communication independence levels, a continuum of goals, and evidence-based intervention strategies in order to determine appropriate plans for treatment.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; IBCCES/1.5; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; RESNA/0.15 Intermediate; SAC/1.5
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify appropriate communication independence levels for individuals who use AAC based on case study descriptions.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify goals appropriate for individuals who use AAC, based on case study descriptions.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe evidence-based treatment strategies appropriate for individuals who use AAC, based on case study descriptions.
Course created on May 28, 2019
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Communication independence levels & continuum of goals |
| 10-20 Minutes | Evidence-based treatment strategies for AAC |
| 20-40 Minutes | Case Study 1: Review case, determine communication independence level, goals, and appropriate intervention strategies |
| 40-60 Minutes | Case Study 2: Review case, determine communication independence levels, goals, and appropriate intervention strategies |
| 60-80 Minutes | Case Study 3: Review case, determine communication independence levels, goals, and appropriate intervention strategies |
| 80-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Trina Becker
MS CCC-SLP
Trina Becker, MS, CCC/SLP is an associate professor in Communication Disorders and Sciences Department at Eastern Illinois University and is the Director of the Speech-Hearing-Language Clinic. Her specialty areas include alternative and augmentative communication and speech-sound disorders. Ms. Becker teaches multiple undergraduate and graduate level courses and serves as a clinical supervisor for diagnostics and therapy sessions with the AAC population. Ms. Becker has consulted with families and schools on AAC and has presented to parent and professional groups at the local, state, and national level.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.50 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
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Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
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