Overview
What does it mean to be an "adult"? What is successful "adulting"? The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is an exciting and sometimes challenging period. For many AAC users, there are a unique set of systematic and societal barriers that can impact their transition and thus adulthood. This session will explore the transition to postsecondary life for AAC users through both a professional and personal lens. Young adults who use speech-generating devices will share their own experiences, obstacles, and successes, with transition and their self-determined adult lives.
Learning Objectives
- Identify four skills needed for transitioning to adulthood and how they apply to the needs of AAC users.
- Discuss one or more barriers that exist for adult AAC users regarding postsecondary life (education, employment, services, relationships, etc.).
- Recommend one transition-related goal or strategy for AAC users to support their transition to a self-determined life.
Primary & Secondary Strands
Transition & Workplace Accessibility; Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Target Audience
- Administrators
- AT Specialists
- Caregivers
- Communication Specialist
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Disability Services
- Educators
- Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education
- Family Members
- Occupational Therapists
- Paraprofessionals
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
- Transition Coordinator
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Introductory
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 2023 Conference on Friday, February 3 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (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: April 15, 2024
This course is also offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
Speaker/s:
Hali Strickler, M.A., CCC-SLP
TechOWL, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, AAC Services Coordinator
Biography
Hali Strickler is an AAC Services Coordinator for TechOWL at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. Her work at TechOWL includes providing AAC supports and services to individuals in Pennsylvania. She received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science from Temple University. Hali is a licensed (in Pennsylvania and New Jersey) and ASHA (the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) certified speech-language pathologist with experience in the public school setting and adult community-based settings. Throughout her career, Hali has developed a passion for assistive technology and AAC. Hali is a salaried employee of Temple University. She also receives compensation for private and contracted speech-language therapy services. Hali is a member of ASHA and a Special Interest Group 12 affiliate. She has no additional relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Hali Strickler is an employee of Temple University and receives a salary. She also receives compensation for private and contracted speech-language therapy services.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Hali Strickler is a member of ASHA (the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and a Special Interest Group 12 affiliate.