Overview

This presentation will focus on building a common language that SLPs, TVIs, and other educators can use to discuss their students’ visual behaviors and how they may impact language learning and AAC use. This session aims to provide SLPs with language they can use to help TVIs understand why abstract symbols are a necessary component of AAC systems and to provide TVIs with an understanding of how expressive language learning with AAC works.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the difference between the label of “Cerebral” vs. “Cortical” vision impairment.
2. Name at least three categories of visual behaviors seen in individuals with CVI.
3. Discuss at least three intervention strategies for teaching vocabulary and language on an AAC system to individuals with CVI.

Strand(s)

Vision & Hearing Technologies; Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Target Audience

Accessibility Professional; ADA Coordinator; Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Government/Non-Profit Agencies; Instructional Technologist; Media Specialist; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Physical Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Transition Coordinator; Visual Impairment Specialists; Vocational Rehabilitation

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Birth – Pre K; Elementary - Secondary (K-12); Adult/Senior

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:

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