Sponsored by: AssistiveWare
Overview
Nonspeaking people are often described by some as having “challenging behaviors”. Challenging behaviors and noncompliance are often listed as reasons why someone nonspeaking is not “ready” for AAC. For those that do get AAC, behavior is often used as the reason why AAC has failed or isn’t working. Let's explore the relationship between behavior and communication. There are many strategies and AAC tools that can be used to support all nonspeaking individuals, including those who exhibit challenging behaviors. This presentation will focus on practical ways to build communication and connection with AAC.
Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus exclusively on products/services of AssistiveWear and will not include information on other similar or related products or services.
Learning Objectives
- Describe one or more connections between behavior and communication.
- Identify at least three key strategies that can support communication and behavior.
- Discuss two or more AAC tools that can support nonspeaking individuals, who exhibit behaviors that we find challenging.
Strand(s)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Target Audience
Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education EducatorsExperience Level
Intermediate
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
Birth – Pre K; Elementary - Secondary (K-12)
Session Delivery Format
In-person presentation with recordingCourse Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center 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
ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: May 1, 2024
End date of ASHA CEUs offering: September 30, 2024
Speaker/s:
Amanda Hartmann
AssistiveWare, Speech Pathologist
Biography
Amanda is an Australian Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years experience - experience which has led to a passion for working with children and young adults with disabilities. She has specialist skills and knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), literacy and technology. During her career she has presented on AAC and Assistive Technology to schools, organizations and at conferences both nationally and internationally. She currently divides her time between a busy private practice, as a consultant in AAC supporting teachers in classrooms, and at AssistiveWare. She also provides the AAC lectures to Speech Pathology students at the University of Queensland.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment; Casual contractor fees
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No