Sponsored by: AssistiveWare

Overview

Nonspeaking people are often described by some as having “challenging behaviors”. Challenging behaviors and noncompliance are often listed as reasons why someone nonspeaking is not “ready” for AAC. For those that do get AAC, behavior is often used as the reason why AAC has failed or isn’t working. Let's explore the relationship between behavior and communication. There are many strategies and AAC tools that can be used to support all nonspeaking individuals, including those who exhibit challenging behaviors. This presentation will focus on practical ways to build communication and connection with AAC.

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus exclusively on products/services of AssistiveWear and will not include information on other similar or related products or services.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe one or more connections between behavior and communication.
2. Identify at least three key strategies that can support communication and behavior.
3. Discuss two or more AAC tools that can support nonspeaking individuals, who exhibit behaviors that we find challenging.

Strand(s)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Target Audience

Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Birth – Pre K; 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 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:

Amanda Hartmann

AssistiveWare, Speech Pathologist

Biography

Amanda is an Australian Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years experience - experience which has led to a passion for working with children and young adults with disabilities. She has specialist skills and knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), literacy and technology. During her career she has presented on AAC and Assistive Technology to schools, organizations and at conferences both nationally and internationally. She currently divides her time between a busy private practice, as a consultant in AAC supporting teachers in classrooms, and at AssistiveWare. She also provides the AAC lectures to Speech Pathology students at the University of Queensland.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Casual contractor fees

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No