AAC Goal Workshop:
Later Emerging Communicators
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to empower
educators, therapists, and caregivers with a solid, practical framework for
setting meaningful AAC goals for later emerging communicators. This session
goes beyond theory, blending foundational guidance with hands-on, live goal
development tailored for later emerging communicators.
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn a structured approach to setting AAC goals that support communication growth in foundational skill areas for later emerging communicators (i.e., learners who are intentional communicators but do not yet have a reliable means of symbolic communication, regardless of age). After a brief introduction to key considerations for goal setting for learners within this developmental stage, the majority of the session will be dedicated to real-time workshopping. You’ll have the opportunity to bring in specific scenarios, brainstorm with peers, and receive personalized feedback from the instructor as we refine sample goals together.
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn a structured approach to setting AAC goals that support communication growth in foundational skill areas for later emerging communicators (i.e., learners who are intentional communicators but do not yet have a reliable means of symbolic communication, regardless of age). After a brief introduction to key considerations for goal setting for learners within this developmental stage, the majority of the session will be dedicated to real-time workshopping. You’ll have the opportunity to bring in specific scenarios, brainstorm with peers, and receive personalized feedback from the instructor as we refine sample goals together.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Brief lecture + discussion
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Watch on-demand over
12 months of access -
CMH, Certificate Provided
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Multimedia, hands-on learning experience
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Online classroom community
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Loads of resources!
Gain a practical framework
Gain a practical, goal-setting framework that considers the developmental skills and needs of later emerging communicators.
Apply it to real-world cases
Ready yourself to tackle goal-setting for your later emerging AAC learners through interactive workshopping.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss developmental trajectories relevant to early communication development to write measurable goals that are learner-centered and developmentally appropriate.
- Discuss three main elements to consider when adapting SMART goal templates for complex communicators.
- Create a goal bank that includes developmentally appropriate goals for early emerging complex communicators as a starting point for setting individualized learner goals.
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Continuing Education Credit
This series offers eligible students a total of
1.5 certification maintenance hour (CMH)
1.5 certification maintenance hour (CMH)
Learn more about CMH/PDH (versus CEU's or continuing education units) on your course syllabus and on our CEU Page. All learners are encouraged to confirm that this course meets the requirements of their licensing board before purchasing.
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Meet the instructor
Tannalynn Neufeld
I am a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of clinical experience supporting children and adults who are learning to communicate with the support of AAC and their families. Alongside ongoing clinical practice with AAC assessment and intervention as a private consultant, I have dedicated the latter years of my career to helping other professionals empower themselves with the knowledge and skills they need to support children who use AAC as a mentor. I am looking forward to working with each of you on your AAC Journey!
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Patrick Jones - Course author
