Overview

Many individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices have difficulty acquiring grammar. Explicit instruction, not simply exposure to good grammar is required for AAC users to acquire grammar. When SLPs understand AAC language systems and evidence-based approaches to grammar instruction, they can effectively support language development for AAC users. This presentation will expand upon a thematic unit grammar intervention proposed by Bolden (2022) to explore how AAC users benefit from using the specific approaches including the whole-part-whole strategy and traditional grammatical cycling. Learn how to leverage EBP interventions to better support linguistic competence for AAC users.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe one or more difference between spoken language grammatical intervention and grammatical intervention with student who use AAC.
2. Identify three or more grammatical targets for language intervention for students who use AAC.
3. Discuss at least two strategies or accommodations to support grammar intervention for students who use AAC.

Strand(s)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Communication Specialist; Curriculum and Instruction; Educators; Occupational Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Elementary - Secondary (K-12)

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (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:

Amanda Soper, MS, MS, CCC-SLP TVI

AACreATively Communicating, Owner ,Speech-Language Pathologist

Biography

Amanda specializes in working with individuals with complex communication needs who use AAC systems. Amanda owns a private practice, AACreATively Communicating LLC., providing speech-language therapy, consultation, and professional development workshops. She recently completed a program to be a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to provide better support to her clients. She is an adjunct professor at Gallaudet University.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Gallaudet University - salary AACreATively Communicating - consulting fees and salary

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
ASHA SIG 12

Isabelle Carrillo, MS, SLP-CF

National Therapy Center, Speech-Language Pathologist

Biography

Isabelle recently graduated from Gallaudet University and accepted a position at National Therapy Center in DC. She has conversational fluency in ASL and is passionate about integrating literacy and language more intentionally in speech-language intervention.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
National Therapy Center - salary

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No