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V-AAC-27: Ideas, Imagination, and Implementation for Therapy Sessions

Overview

Research surrounding Gestalt Language Learners, Core/Fringe Vocabulary and Aided Language Stimulation is all over discussion boards, social media groups and conferences. Do you know how to apply that research to your ongoing therapy sessions? Do you ever wonder how to fit it all in? What parts are important? Don't get lost in the buzz... We will break down the findings and create amazing therapy ideas for great outcomes for your clients.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify one or more key points in the current research discussed in the session.
  2. Describe one or more implementation strategies using one cited source from the chosen research.
  3. Describe a therapy session based on the materials (stories, activities, games, toys) and associated research concept.

Primary & Secondary Strand

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Target Audience

  • AT Specialists
  • Communication Specialist
  • Consultants/Trainers
  • Family Members
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Introductory

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

All

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2023 Conference on Thursday, February 2 from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs

ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: October 16, 2023
ASHA CE Approved Provider. ATIA. Introductory Level. 0.10 ASHA CEUs

This course is also offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.

Speaker/s:

Beth Speaker-Christensen, M.A. CCC-SLP-ATP

Proviso Area for Exceptional Children, SLP/ATP

Biography

Beth Speaker-Christensen has worked as an SLP for over 25 years. She has experience working in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, schools clinics and now has her own private practice. Beth is a member of ASHA, USSAAC (Chair of the Membership Committee), and RESNA (on the Professional Standards Board). She has no financial relationships to disclose.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
RESNA, ASHA, ISAAC, USAAC