Supporting the Beginning AAC User: Monitoring Progress, Encouraging Participation & Supporting the Transition
Successfully documenting clinically significant progress as a result of intervention using AAC can be a challenge for many SLPs. The aim of this presentation is to provide clinicians with strategies for collecting meaningful data related to pediatric language development, skill development and changes in participation as a result of aided AAC intervention.
What You'll Learn
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
LEARNING LEVEL
PRESENTED BY
Sara Ware, MA CCC-SLP, ATP
Sara is a Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Sara holds an additional certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication from Stockton University and is a RESNA-certified Assistive Technology Professional. After beginning her career in a school-based setting, Sara now assumes the role of Lead Therapist in a private outpatient clinic where she is passionate about serving families in her local community. Sara also provides AAC consultation to the local Early Intervention program, where she is able to facilitate early access to AAC. Sara has presented on the topics of AAC both at the state and national levels. Sara has been a featured guest on the SLP Happy Hour and the Take AACtion Podcasts. She has written guest posts for PrAACtical AAC and is a co-developer of the Pediatric Prelinguistic and Linguistic Skill Assessment for AAC Users. Sara and her colleagues are proud recipients of a 2024 ASHFoundation Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration grant for their work titled "Research, Education, Advocacy, Coaching, Human Connection (REACH) Clinician2Clinician Mentoring Program for AAC Service Provision."
THE SCOOP
Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:30 AM -12:30 PM Pacific Time
Access this session free (as scheduled) during the live AACES conference.
Enroll in this session for access to the quiz and CMH certificate.
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.
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.