Overview
Children with
significant motor, cognitive and communication challenges are often not able to
write or produce meaningful content. OT’s and SLP’s are in an ideal position to
provide an interdisciplinary approach to implement adaptive writing strategies
so that our complex students can experience greater success in writing. This
will be an interactive session, covering all methods of writing production,
strategies for instruction, data collection and access to a writing tools
database.
Learning Objectives
- Define describe at least four types of alternate composition methods for writing and when they may be appropriate to use with students.
- Provide at least three benefits of occupational and speech therapy collaboration to support writing for students with complex communication needs.
- Plan at least two new ways to integrate meaningful writing into work with your students/clients.
AT for Physical Access and Participation
Target Audience
Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators
Experience Level
Intermediate
Content Area
Professional Area
ATIA 2020 Conference Recording
This course was given at the ATIA 2020 Conference on Friday, January 31, 2020 9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
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:
AOTA; IACET
For: 0.15 CEU Units.
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: April 1, 2020
End date of ASHA CEUs offering: March 31, 2025
Type: ASHA; Number of ASHA CEU Hours: 1.5 Number of ASHA CEUs: 0.15
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Speaker/s:
Heidi Rabe
Authentic Expression, LLC
Heidi L. Rabe, M.A., CCC-SLP/L is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 20 years of experience working with children and adults with a variety of complex communication challenges and specializes in AAC. Heidi has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to AAC and has worked in a variety of private and educational settings. She started Authentic Expression, LLC in 2016 and currently provides individual therapy to clients and Assistive Technology Coaching to school districts. Heidi received discounted registration and is a member of ASHA special interest group and online communities.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Consulting fee from independent contractor work, reduced registration cost for ATIA
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Heidi Rabe is a member in ASHA AAC Special Interest group (Division 12) and is a member of numerous social media professional groups, including administrator for Chicagoland AAC Facebook group.
Cassie Frost
Disruptive Teaching
Cassie Frost has been in the special education field for thirteen years, teaching in environments including a residential treatment facility, alternative school and the public school system. She has specialized in students who struggle with emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism, and behaviors resulting from learning disabilities. Cassie has extensive experience utilizing technology to engage students, providing access to educational materials, and creating interactive and positive learning environments. Additionally she has spent three years focusing specifically on Assistive Technology to make learning available to all students. Cassie holds a Masters degree in Education and has been a presenter at state level and national level Special Education, Technology, and Assistive Technology Conferences including ATIA, Closing the Gap, and ISTE.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I receive salary from my employer, Stevens Point Area School District.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No