Learning AAC through Family Leisure Activities
Using AAC at home shouldn’t feel like homework—it should feel like communication. This session explores how embedding AAC into family leisure activities can make communication more natural, meaningful, and sustainable for families. Participants will learn why everyday routines such as games, shared hobbies, and family outings provide powerful opportunities for AAC learning because they are predictable, functional, and frequently occurring. The session will also introduce an educational program designed to support parents in using AAC during daily routines, helping families move from intention to confident, everyday implementation that supports connection and communication.
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What You'll Learn
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
LEARNING LEVEL
PRESENTED BY
Jill E Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP
Technology & Language Center, PC
Jill E. Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP, has over 25 years of experience working with children with complex communication needs. She is the owner and director of Technology and Language Center, PC where she specializes in providing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services via telepractice. Dr. Senner presents lectures on AAC topics online and around the world and has published research articles and textbook chapters on AAC.
Matthew R. Baud, MS, CCC-SLP
Technology & Language Center, PC
THE SCOOP
Monday, February 16, 2026, 11:30 AM -12:20 PM Pacific Time
Access to this live session is free during the 2026 Live AAC Early Starts Conference. Attendees can watch recordings and obtain continuing education credits with paid enrollment or an All Access Membership.
You can watch this conference session live for free. Continuing education credit is available with paid enrollment in this course or an active All Access Membership. Members and paid enrollees get access to the recording and continuing education quiz + certificate for this session.
Save as a Member: All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 80 online courses) with their paid membership.
Save as a Member: All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 80 online courses) with their paid membership.
You can watch this conference session live for free. Continuing education credit via PDH is available with paid enrollment in this course or an active All Access Membership. Members and paid enrollees get access to the recording and continuing education quiz + certificate for this session.
Save as a Member: All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 80 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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