Overview
The transitions to adulthood can be a time of peril. Teams do their best to consider transition goals in the IEP. However, not all issues receive focused attention. Some research shows that AAC users may only have 55% of the concepts needed in adulthood represented in their vocabulary set. We will cover topics such as vocabulary for sexuality and safety, vocabulary for reporting abuse, and data privacy and adult AAC users. This session will provide teachers, therapists, and caregiver some food for thought when it comes to considering the transition to adulthood.
Learning Objectives
- List three considerations impacting vocabulary selection for adults who use AAC.
- Discuss three critical elements to a successful transition.
- Describe a template transition plan for AAC Users in high school.
Primary & Secondary Strand
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Target Audience
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Family Members
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
- Transition Coordinator
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
Elementary - Secondary (K-12); Higher Education; Adult/Senior
Session Delivery Format
In-person presentation with recording
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2022 Conference on Friday, Jan 28: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: October 14, 2022
End date of ASHA CEUs offering: December 31, 2023
End date of current CRC CEUs offering: March 19, 2025
Please refer to the CRC Augmentative and Alternative Communication Series (2024-2025) page for further information on how to submit your CRC CEUs for this course to CRCC.
Speaker/s:
Kathryn Helland, MS, CCC-SLP
Temple University Institute on Disabilities, AAC Specialist/Speech-Language Pathologist
Biography
Kathryn Helland is an ASHA-certified speech therapist who serves as an AAC Services Coordinator at TechOWL. She has presented at both regional and national conferences on the topics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology. Her responsibilities at TechOWL PA include performing communication assessments, supporting early intervention teams with assistive technology, and helping teams to find a wide range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions. She has directed clinical services for Temple’s ACES program for adults AAC users. Kathryn has worked with people of all ages and is passionate about ensuring that non-speaking individuals have access to communication. She received her Master of Science from William Paterson University and is currently working on a doctorate.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I am employed by TechOWL PA at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No