Sponsored by: PRC-Saltillo

Overview

Busy speech-language pathologists can find it difficult to support multiple families using AAC given time constraints and schedules. Families using AAC aren’t always connected with other families and can feel isolated. This session highlights a program that brings family members of individuals using AAC together to increase communication partner skills and network by combining eLearning and live online opportunities. You’ll hear from participants and learn about coaching strategies to use with your families. Discover resources to help you guide families using AAC in practicing these skills in both eLearning and in-person online formats.

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

Learning Objectives

1. Describe five characteristics of coaching.
2. List three benefits of self-paced eLearning courses.
3. Name three resources for providing online group coaching experiences.

Strand(s)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Consultants/Trainers; Educators; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

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 Saturday, January 27 from 9:45 AM - 10:45 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; ASHA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Speaker/s:

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.