Sponsored by: Tobii Dynavox

Overview

The journey to assess and encourage daily AAC use is complex, but it doesn’t have to be! Tobii Dynavox has an ecosystem of resources at your fingertips that will help you throughout the AAC assessment process and AAC use in daily life.

In this course, we will explore a collection of tools available to use during the assessment and funding process as well as throughout implementation. We understand that it takes a village to determine the most effective AAC solution and to implement successful use. Explore and learn more about resources and support that are available no matter what stage you are currently at on your AAC journey from screening who is appropriate for AAC solutions to implementation tips and techniques.

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. Identify two resources available to screen someone appropriate for AAC.
2. Describe three resources that are available to support conducting an AAC assessment.
3. Describe three strategies to support implementation of a communication device.

Strand(s)

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

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Curriculum and Instruction; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Introductory; Intermediate

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 Friday, January 26 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 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:

Lauren Taylor, MS, CCC-SLP

Tobii Dynavox, Learning Consultant

Biography

Lauren Taylor, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. She is also a Speech Language Pathologist with several years of experience treating communication impairments resulting from congenital, progressive, and acute impairments. Prior to joining the Learning Team, she served as a Solutions Consultant for the West TN and North MS area. As a Tobii Dynavox Learning Services Team member, she creates implementation resources, develops and conducts internal and customer trainings, and presents at conferences covering a wide range of AAC topics. Lauren resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I am a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox and as such I have a financial relationship with the provider of this course.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No