![]() "Good overview of types of AAC, good use of video examples." A.M. "I will benefit from this course content." S.K. I liked the pace of the course, the speaker and the videos." S.T. Evaluating, training and initiating eye gaze access method was beneficial." C.P. "I liked that presenter discussed various AAC systems." B.C. I liked the different software programs for the IPAD, the tote idea, yes/no bracelet idea." M.A. "Good details on various devices and programs. "The presenter was very knowledgeable of the content." R.L. I appreciated the terms introduced that label specific topics and concepts when educating a family using a SGD." A.W. ![]() "Course offered broad knowledge and intro to SGDs. I found the discussion regarding specific skills to target and strategies for teaching AAC to be the most beneficial." E.W. "Clear discussion regarding training/implementation of AAC devices. "Discussion on PECS was beneficial." L.A. The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program hasĪpproved this course for 3 hours of EI credential credit. Case studies will be presented to illustrate these technological advances and recommended strategies.Ĭourse is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs – 3 Contact Hours. Participants will also learn to formulate appropriate goals and objectives based on data collection procedures specifically designed for monitoring a child's use of the features of his or her AAC system. ![]() Both high- and low-tech communication options will be examined, including communication boards, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), switches, eye-gaze, mobile technology, and speech-generating devices featuring static and dynamic displays on dedicated augmentative communication devices. ![]() Presented will be guidelines for participants to use in determining the optimal AAC system to ensure successful communication across environments. Considered will be the functional implications of cognitive, speech and language development, vision, and gross/fine motor skills on communication interactions in children. This course will aid participants in the decision-making process, including five critical components to consider when selecting an augmentative communication system. ![]()
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