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 DynaVox Systems LLC is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. These programs are offered for 0.3 or 0.5 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). ASHA approval of CE Provider status does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
All other attendees will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the day, including contact hours, the course title, date and name of the presenter. Attendees may submit this certificate on their own behalf to receive CEUs or course credit from other professional organizations or institutions. If you require any additional paperwork to be completed by the presenter, please bring this with you on the day of the session.
Texas
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Radisson Market Square
502 West Durango
San Antonio, TX 78207
Description:
Presented by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and author of the Gateway to Language and Learning page set, this session will highlight the features of Gateway© that are critical for fostering language development and linguistic competency. It will describe key factors that are critical to any successful AAC intervention program. This includes a discussion of both professional roles and responsibilities and the use of intervention strategies that can result in improved linguistic performance. A wide variety of therapy materials will be reviewed. Handouts will include sample lesson plans, designed to improve expressive language performance, that are appropriate for use with the full range of Gateway page sets.
Following this session, participants will:
1. Describe several efficiency features of Gateway.
2. Describe intervention strategies that can promote linguistic competence.
3. Name several therapy materials that can be used to improve expressive language
performance.
Please contact Jon Yates at 512-401-3851 with any questions.
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Education Service Center Region 4
7145 West Tidwell
Houston, TX 77092-2096
Description:
Presented by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and author of the Gateway to Language and Learning page set, this session will highlight the features of Gateway© that are critical for fostering language development and linguistic competency. It will describe key factors that are critical to any successful AAC intervention program. This includes a discussion of both professional roles and responsibilities and the use of intervention strategies that can result in improved linguistic performance. A wide variety of therapy materials will be reviewed. Handouts will include sample lesson plans, designed to improve expressive language performance, that are appropriate for use with the full range of Gateway page sets.
Following this morning session, participants will:
- Describe several efficiency features of Gateway.
- Describe intervention strategies that can promote linguistic competence.
- Name several therapy materials that can be used to improve expressive language performance.
Please Note: The morning session, presented by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, will end at 12:30 p.m. During the afternoon session, we will explore the advanced features of the V and Vmax devices including email and secondary applications.
Lunch is not provided.
Please call 713.462.7708 with questions regarding directions or parking.
Please contact Marlena Nel at 832 922 1015 or lena.nel@dynavoxtech.com with any other questions.
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The Callier Center for Communication Disorders - Aram Glorig Auditorium
1966 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75235
Description:
Presented by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and author of the Gateway to Language and Learning page set, this session will highlight the features of Gateway© that are critical for fostering language development and linguistic competency. It will describe key factors that are critical to any successful AAC intervention program. This includes a discussion of both professional roles and responsibilities and the use of intervention strategies that can result in improved linguistic performance. A wide variety of therapy materials will be reviewed. Handouts will include sample lesson plans, designed to improve expressive language performance, that are appropriate for use with the full range of Gateway page sets.
Following this session, participants will:
1. Describe several efficiency features of Gateway.
2. Describe intervention strategies that can promote linguistic competence.
3. Name several therapy materials that can be used to improve expressive language
performance.
Lunch is not provided.
Please contact Dawn Schoknecht at 972-883-3650 with questions regarding directions and parking.
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Washington
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Tacoma Public Schools
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98401-1357
Description:
"An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written statement…including how the child’s disability affects the child’s involvement and progress in the general curriculum…" (Section 614 of IDEA ’97). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) provides a bridge to involvement and progress in the general curriculum for many of these children. We may feel overwhelmed by AAC technology and the idea that we must develop a separate curriculum for students using AAC. However, we must remember that AAC is really about how we can provide access to the general curriculum. We must strive to provide students with tools to participate in academic and social activities throughout the school day.
In this session, we will examine typical state academic standards for the general curriculum. We will address how an AAC device can help students with complex communication needs access this curriculum and meet performance standards. Specifically, we will focus on literacy standards and how they provide the necessary foundation for participation in all areas of the general curriculum. Examples will include academic standards for grades K-6. We will allow time to outline and develop a lesson plan that addresses specific IEP goals.
Following this session, participants will:
1. Describe how to incorporate AT/AAC into IEP goals.
2. Identify the language tools that support active participation in the general curriculum.
3. Develop a personalized lesson plan incorporating a range of IEP goals based on
academic standards.
Please contact Vanessa Tucker, Tacoma Public Schools, at 253-571-1175 with questions regarding directions or parking.
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Tacoma Public Schools
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98401-1357
Description:
Adults using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are very diverse. They have different past experiences with communication, live in different settings, participate in different activities and have different expectations for the future. They also have a variety of different diagnoses, some long-term and others more recently acquired. In spite of their differences, adults using AAC have one thing in common: They must interact in a variety of environments and fill a variety of social roles. Achieving successful communication in these various real world contexts is an important goal for adult AAC users.
During this session, we will discuss how to determine the communication environments, partners, methods and roles that are important to adult AAC users. Several different tools will be used to prioritize these aspects of communication and create appropriate goals. We will also identify the techniques, strategies and technologies needed to meet these real world communication goals. Consideration will be given to face-to-face communication as well as interaction that occurs over the phone and internet. Time will be provided to determine goals and ways to address them for specific adult AAC users.
Following this session, participants will:
1. Name the five circles of communication partners in the Social Networks program.
2. Rank the four communicative functions for adult AAC users as identified by Janice
Light.
3. Describe how written communication (e.g. email, text messages, instant messages)
can overcome some of the frustrations of face-to-face communication for AAC
users.
Please contact Vanessa Tucker, Tacoma Public Schools, at 253-571-1175 with questions regarding directions and parking.
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Tacoma Public Schools
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98401-1357
Description:
One common myth of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is that simply having access to a communication system will make an individual a successful and independent communicator. While access to AAC is very important, it is generally not enough. Rather, access to AAC must be combined with strategies that teach the individual how to be a successful communicator. One important focus for this teaching revolves around interaction with others. After all, “the ultimate goal of an AAC intervention is…to enable individuals to efficiently and effectively engage in a variety of interactions and participate in activities of their choice” (Beukelman & Mirenda, 2005, page 8).
During this session, we will address interaction in the following areas:
1. Increasing the number of communication partners.
2. Developing and maintaining friendships.
3. Teaching others to be good communication partners.
4. Identifying appropriate therapeutic and functional activities.
Lecture, discussion and small group activities will be used to help participants develop goals in these areas, as well as strategies to help AAC users meet these goals. Examples will be provided for all age groups and communication ability levels. Attendees will be provided with time to begin determining interaction goals and strategies for specific AAC users.
Following this session, participants will:
1. Identify at least two strategies for developing and maintaining friendships.
2. Name three strategies to teach others to be good communication partners.
3. Describe the difference between therapeutic and functional activities for AAC users.
Snacks and beverages provided.
Please contact Vanessa Tucker, Tacoma Public Schools, at 253-571-1175 with questions regarding directions or parking.
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