Overview
Research supports using AAC with nonverbal individuals with ASD but discrepancies persist between the language modality of AAC users and the primary language models of their language-learning environment. We investigated the impact of an immersive, speech-generating classroom on language acquisition rates of school-age children with ASD compared to traditional treatment.Learning Objectives
- Identify three characteristics of an immersive AAC classroom
- Identify the immersive classroom's effect on four aspects of language development.
- Explain two differing outcomes between immersive AAC classroom participants and the control group.
Speakers
Lindsey Paden Cargill
Director of Therapy Services; Speech-Language Pathologist
Bridgeway Academy Lindsey is a speech-language pathologist and the Director of Therapy Services at Bridgeway Academy, an education and therapy center for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Columbus, Ohio. Lindsey received her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Florida, and has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, cleft palate/craniofacial anomalies, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, TBI and global delays in out-patient clinics, school-based settings and in the home. She is enthusiastic about applying research and best practices to the facilitation of language development through Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Lindsey has extensive presenting experience at many national and international conferences in the United States and United Kingdom. She maintains membership in the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and with the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Speaker Non-Financial Relationship Disclosure: No
Bridgeway Academy Lindsey is a speech-language pathologist and the Director of Therapy Services at Bridgeway Academy, an education and therapy center for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Columbus, Ohio. Lindsey received her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Florida, and has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, cleft palate/craniofacial anomalies, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, TBI and global delays in out-patient clinics, school-based settings and in the home. She is enthusiastic about applying research and best practices to the facilitation of language development through Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Lindsey has extensive presenting experience at many national and international conferences in the United States and United Kingdom. She maintains membership in the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and with the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Speaker Disclosures
Speaker Financial Relationship Disclosure: NoSpeaker Non-Financial Relationship Disclosure: No
Samantha Lyle
Speech Department Supervisor
Bridgeway Academy Samantha is the speech department manager and has been a Speech-Language Pathologist at Bridgeway Academy since 2010. She has presented at several conferences including ASHA, ATiA, OCALI, Milestones and various music therapy conferences on the topics of collaboration, social skills and augmentative and alternative communication. Additionally, she presented at the Arts & Autism conference on the topic of food exposure. Sam graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, both from The Ohio State University.
Speaker Non-Financial Relationship Disclosure: No
Type: IACET
Number of hours: 1.5
Number of IACET CEUs: 0.2
Bridgeway Academy Samantha is the speech department manager and has been a Speech-Language Pathologist at Bridgeway Academy since 2010. She has presented at several conferences including ASHA, ATiA, OCALI, Milestones and various music therapy conferences on the topics of collaboration, social skills and augmentative and alternative communication. Additionally, she presented at the Arts & Autism conference on the topic of food exposure. Sam graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, both from The Ohio State University.
Speaker Disclosures
Speaker Financial Relationship Disclosure: NoSpeaker Non-Financial Relationship Disclosure: No
Strand
Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationTarget Audience
Educators, OTs, SLPsExperience Level
AdvancedContent Area
Basic Communication Process AreaLive Broadcast Date
Thursday, May 9, 2019 3:30 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneContinuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUsType: IACET
Number of hours: 1.5
Number of IACET CEUs: 0.2