Sponsored by: Tobii Dynavox

Overview

In this course, we will review how eye gaze can be a foundational skill for a child with significant motor challenges to engage and participate in all parts of their home and school activities. We will explore computer access, why it matters, and how to develop skills for success. We’ll look at Tobii Dynavox software solutions such as TD Snap’s Boardmaker activities, Sensory Eye FX 2, Communicator 5 Accessible Apps, TD Browse, and custom modes in TD Control software. All these tools can support anyone beginning their eye gaze journey.

Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product(s), this presentation will focus exclusively on Tobii Dynavox solutions and will not include information on other similar communication or educational product(s).

Learning Objectives

1. Describe one benefit of eye gaze access and its importance for children with significant motor impairments.
2. List two Tobii Dynavox software solutions to build eye gaze skills.
3. List two implementation strategies to increase eye-tracking success.

Strand(s)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Assistive Technology for Physical Access and Participation

Target Audience

Communication Specialist; Consultants/Trainers; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Rehabilitation Counselor; 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 2024 Conference on Thursday, January 25 from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

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

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

Speaker/s:

Karen Rodgers, MS, CCC-SLP

Tobii Dynavox, Learning Consultant

Biography

Karen Rodgers MS, CCC-SLP has many years of experience in the rehabilitation setting providing assessment, therapy, and consultation to pediatrics and adults with wide variety of diagnoses and disorders. A primary focus for practice includes the area of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and supporting her patients’ successful communication. Karen is a member of the Tobii Dynavox. Learning Services Team where she develops and conducts internal and customer trainings, creates implementation resources, and presents at conferences about AAC topics.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No