Sponsored by: AssistiveWare

Overview

Proloquo, AssistiveWare’s new AAC app, was designed to be easy to learn and use. That alone is great for teachers, but its real power is that it was also designed with teaching in mind. We will explore how Proloquo can save teachers time and energy and actually help them teach the curriculum. We will show how Proloquo and its Crescendo Evolution vocabulary facilitate teaching vocabulary, grammar and literacy. No longer do you need to create topic boards, add curriculum words, or use descriptive teaching because key words are missing. Learn how modeling and teaching the curriculum now come together.

Content Disclosure: AssistiveWare has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as Proloquo. Because there are no other like-kind products available, course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of the above-named products. This presentation will focus exclusively on Proloquo and will not include information on other similar or related products.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify three ways in which Proloquo makes teaching easier.
2. Describe two ways in which Proloquo can save teachers time.
3. Explain one way how Proloquo supports vocabulary instruction.

Strand(s)

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

Target Audience

Communication Specialist; Consultants/Trainers; Educators; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Introductory

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:

Shannon Braithwaite

AssistiveWare, Education Specialist

Biography

Shannon Braithwaite a Special Education teacher with 15 years’ experience working with children and young adults with Complex Communication Needs. She has worked as a Literacy Coach and an AAC Coach in a large Special School in Australia. She is currently working part time for AssistiveWare as an Education Specialist. Shannon is part of an active community committed to driving change for how AAC is seen and used in schools. Shannon has a passion for social communication and literacy and enjoys sharing what she knows at conferences and with other schools.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Shannon Braithwaite receives a consulting fee as a contractor employed by AssistiveWare.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

David Niemeijer, PhD

AssistiveWare, CEO and Founder

Biography

Dr. David Niemeijer is the CEO and founder of AssistiveWare. With over 20 years of experience, David is a pioneer in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology. He has created software for people with physical, vision and communication challenges, including the award-winning Proloquo2Go software. Today, AssistiveWare serves over half a million customers worldwide with products localized in many languages. David has presented at major international Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication conferences such as AGOSCI, ASHA, Closing the Gap, Communication Matters, CSUN, ATIA, and ISAAC.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Dr. Niemeijer works for and is co-owner of AssistiveWare.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No