Sponsored by: PRC-Saltillo

Overview

New to AAC? Not sure what you’re doing when it comes to AAC implementation? Or how to support your parents and teams. This session is the answer to your problems! The PRC-Saltillo Calendar and PRC-Saltillo Literacy Planner are two free resources to help you provide evidenced-based literacy intervention on your AAC implementation journey. Come see how to support your AAC learners when playing games or participating in simple sports. Learn about many resources and materials to add to your therapy cabinet for engaging, efficient and effective therapy sessions with clients using AAC. Join us to learn and play with AAC!

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus solely on PRC-Saltillo products, services, and resources and will not include information on other similar or related products, and resources.

Learning Objectives

1. Show two free resources for AAC implementation that can be used by all AAC team members.
2. Explain the role the PRC-Saltillo Calendar and Literacy Planner play in language and literacy development by citing two evidence-based strategies in both resources.
3. Create a therapy session outline/plan using three activities or resources contained in the PRC-Saltillo Calendar or Literacy Planner.

Strand(s)

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

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Caregivers; 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 Saturday, January 27 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; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Recorded Session: This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEU Units or 0.5 ASHA CEU Hours per ASHA guidelines.

Speaker/s:

Cortney Maholtz, MA, CCC-SLP

PRC-Saltillo, Training and Implementation Specialist

Biography

Cortney Maholtz is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist. Cortney has been an SLP for 14 years working in a variety of settings including rehabilitation, schools, and private practice. Cortney’s passion is AAC and at PRC-Saltillo she enjoys getting to help others on their AAC journey as a training and implementation specialist.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Cortney is an employee-owner of PRC-Saltillo.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Cortney is a member of ASHA, ASHA SIG 12, and USAAC.

Beth Waite-Lafever, MA-CCC/SLP-ATP

PRC-Saltillo, Training and Implementation Specialist

Biography

Beth Waite-Lafever is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and has ATP certification from RESNA. With over 30 years of experience in the field of AAC, she has supported AAC communicators, their families, and service providers in various settings, including outpatient rehab, private practice, and public school, Beth has provided trainings and presentations at the state, national and international level. She loves talking AAC and literacy, supporting families and teams, and all things implementation.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Full-time employee/owner of PRC-Saltillo and receives a salary.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Member of ASHA SIG 12 and the co-creator and organizer of The Indiana AAC Summit, the state’s only conference dedicated solely to professional development in AAC.