Transitioning your Preschool Classroom from Light-Tech to High-Tech AAC
Early childhood extensive needs classes are accustomed to providing lite-tech visuals and sign language for communication. But what happens when you bring universal high-tech AAC into the room? In this presentation you’ll hear from a preschool team including a teacher, an SLP, and an AAC specialist, who worked together to make this transition over the course of several years. Rather than helping each individual child to transition from light-tech to high-tech, we leveraged a specific language system first approach, AAC screenings, and an integrated language and literacy curriculum to bring robust AAC to all.
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What You'll Learn
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
LEARNING LEVEL
PRESENTED BY
Brianna Hughes, M.A. CCC-SLP, ATACP
Brianna Hughes is a bilingually certified SLP, AAC and AT specialist. She has experience with elevating school districts’ AAC/AT programs from an outdated “expert model” to a modern “capacity building and universal design” model. Outside the school day, she provides coaching, courses, and downloadable products related to AAC. She is a co-author of the first-ever AAC Screening, frequent author/presenter of professional development workshops, and a passionate advocate for the idea that everyone deserves a voice.
Krista Samboy, M.A. Ed (ECE)
Krista Samboy is an early childhood educator who has taught in a variety of school settings, including general education, early intervention, full inclusion, and SDC preschool. She has a passion for teaching students with extensive support needs, and focuses on communication as the most important goal for her students. A self-proclaimed technology novice, she is proud of her accomplishments with high-tech AAC in the classroom, and is thrilled by the results for her students and staff.
Maureen McHugh-Martin, MA CCC-SLP/L
Maureen McHugh-Martin is a certified SLP who has worked in the school setting with a primary focus on early intervention. She has taught in SDC’s, been on assessment teams and provided push-in/pullout services to her students. Working with preschoolers and their families has been her calling for 37 years. She retired this past June but is still an active member of ASHA and enjoys stopping by her old school to visit with colleagues and brainstorm ideas.
THE SCOOP
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Access this session free (as scheduled) during the live AACES conference.
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All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 60 online courses) with their paid membership.
Enroll in this session for access to the recording.
All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 60 online courses) with their paid membership.
All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 60 online courses) with their paid membership.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
This session offers a total of
1 certification maintenance hour (CMH)
1 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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