Finding Their Voice - Exploring Solutions for Communication Disorders

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Basics - “Finding Their Voice – Exploring Solutions for Communication Disorders”

Do you have a student who cannot communicate or does not communicate well? This workshop will provide information on use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for the student with communication delays and disorders. What is AAC? What type of student can benefit from AAC? How do I start the referral process in order to access an evaluation?  A review of assessment, how to choose a device, implementation of the device into the classroom and the student’s routines, and review of low-tech AAC to high-tech AAC devices and access methods will be addressed. Participants will complete the workshop with an understanding of what AAC is and what types of students may benefit, how to initiate evaluation, how to implement use of AAC in order to increase student participation in the classroom, and the opportunity for hands-on learning of communication devices and access methods from Tobii Dynavox, Saltillo Corporation and Prentke Romich company representatives.

Who should attend: Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Special Education Directors, Paraprofessionals 

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.