AAC, Literacy & the SLP
AACES Conference 2023 Session
The Language of Play: Creating Opportunities for Communication and Exploration with Easily-Found Materials and Adaptations
Never underestimate the importance of play in child growth and development! When children have difficulty playing, communicating or fully engaging with their environment, valuable learning opportunities are missed. Positioning, providing appropriate communication tools, and adapting play materials allow young children with differing abilities to expand play repertoires leading to language growth and development of play schemas. Simple adaptations with easily found materials used in unique ways can make play activities accessible and more meaningful. This presentation will highlight positioning aids, DIY adapted toys and books, and communication supports to expand the play experience.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Natural & engaging webinar
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Full year of on-demand access
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CMH/PDH Certificate
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Online classroom community
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Links to resources
Adapted play opens doors.
Learn how to increase play accessibility for children with complex bodies to give them something to talk about.
Adapting made simple.
Discover simple adaptations with easily found materials to make play activities accessible meaningful.
What You'll Learn
Continuing Education Credit
This course offers eligible students 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.
Meet YOUR instructorS
Judith Schoonover, MEd, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA
Judith Schoonover, MEd, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA is an occupational therapist and former elementary school teacher. She is certified as an assistive technology professional (ATP) by RESNA and was a founding member of the Loudoun County Public Schools Assistive Technology Team. Judith has provided direct services in schools for more than 44 years and is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker presenting on the topics of school-based occupational therapy, transition, literacy, and assistive technology.
Deborah Witkowski, MA, CCC-SLP
Deborah Witkowski, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience specializing in AAC and assistive technology. She is an employee of PRC-Satillo where she is a training and implementation specialist for the Minspeak Academy, providing educational opportunities to support families and professionals working with individuals with complex communication needs. She is a developer of the UNIDAD software. Deborah also provides clinical services in a small private practice.