Course Description
Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be an effective dual-purpose tool for persons with Aphasia (PWA). Having a basic understand of aphasia, current technologies, and the evaluation and implementation process, are essential for effective use and success with AAC.
In this professional development learning activity, we aim to provide therapists with specific examples of low, middle, high technology options, with an emphasis on strategies to customize each for the PWA. The education provided will include modifications and tools that the learner can utilize at the completion of the webinar. In addition, we will discuss implementation for AAC use within the various communication settings, customization of options, and use of multiple communication modalities when required. Examples of patient use will be included.
Course Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Introductory
Course Access
1-year, on-demand access to course content
Target Audience
This is an introductory level course designed for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapy Practitioners (No CEUs awarded), and Physicians (No CME awarded)
Educational Objectives
After participating in this activity, clinicians will be able to:
- Recognize the different types of aphasia and how they impact communication
- Define assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Identify at least one low tech and one high tech AAC option for persons with aphasia (PWA)
- Explain at least two factors to consider during an AAC assessment and implementation
- Describe two challenges when implementing AAC, from the clinician and patient perspectives
Agenda | Self-Study
- What is Aphasia?
- Assistive Technology and AAC
- Various types of AAC
- Additional AT that may be used as AAC
- Factors to consider during assessment for AAC use
- Factors to consider for practice use of AAC
- Challenges, limitations, and future considerations
Course Director
Holly A. Cohen, OTR/L, SCEM, ATP, CDRS
Program Manager, Assistive Technology/Driving Rehabilitation
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Course Planner
Karen Gendal, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Speech-Language Pathologist
Supervisor, Adult SLP Outpatient Program
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Allison O’Neill, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Assistive Technology Professional
Occupational Therapist, Adult Outpatient Program
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Speakers
Karen Gendal, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Speech-Language Pathologist
Supervisor, Adult SLP Outpatient Program
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Allison O’Neill, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Assistive Technology Professional
Occupational Therapist, Adult Outpatient Program
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Disclosures
- Karen Gendal, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
- Allison O’Neill, MS, OTR/L, ATP has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Krystal Pearce, MBA
Senior Program Coordinator
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Email: Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org
Accreditation and Credit Designation
Occupational Therapy Credit
This course is approved for a maximum of 1.5 occupational therapy contact hours.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Special Needs
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health, in compliance with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that any participant of this educational activity who is in need of accommodation, submit a written request to Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org.
Refund Policy
In order to request a refund you must email Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org.
Cancellation Policy
If a live course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, or any other reason, Rusk Rehabilitation will refund registration fees in full. Rusk Rehabilitation will provide at least two weeks’ advance notice if cancelling due to insufficient enrollment and as soon as possible in all other circumstances. Rusk Rehabilitation is not responsible for any other costs incurred by the registrant.
In the unlikely event that a recorded course is cancelled/not available on demand for the 1 year period as advertised, the registration fee will be refunded in full.