AAC, Literacy & the SLP

AACES Conference 2023 Session

Power in Pretend Play: Promoting Principles of UDL & AEM to Engage All Learners 

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Pretend play is critical to many areas of child development, including communication, language development and literacy learning. There are essential benefits to launching emergent literacy learning within the structures of pretend play routines. There can be many barriers to including children with disabilities in the structure of play routines, especially for our children with high needs. During this session we will share materials, adaptations, tools, resources, and supporting research on the potential of developing early literacy through pretend play.
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CMH
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WITH RECORDING ACCESS
12 
MONTHS OF ACCESS

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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  • Natural & engaging webinar
  • Full year of on-demand access
  • CMH/PDH Certificate 
  • Online classroom community 
  • Links to resources

Pretend play as a building block for early literacy.

Get materials, adaptations, tools, resources, and supporting research on the potential of developing early literacy through pretend play .
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UDL as a guide to engage & support all players.  

Start breaking down the many barriers that hinder pretend play opportunities for children with additional needs.  
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What You'll Learn

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Evaluate the literacy potential of a minimum of 2 current pretend play activities in their own environment.
2. Identify 3 accommodations necessary to include students with high needs in pretend play activities with peers.
3. Name 3 strategies to incorporate literacy activities in pretend play routines.
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Continuing Education Credit

This course offers eligible students a total of
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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Meet YOUR instructorS

Kelly Fonner, MS

Kelly Fonner, MS, is a self-employed consultant and trainer in assistive and educational technology. Since 1986, she has presented to schools, universities & families in 48 US states & internationally in Australia, Canada and South Africa. She presents on a wide range of topics including technology integration, augmentative communication, computer access, literacy, electronic writing, organizers, assistive technology assessment and implementation strategies.
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Donna McNear, MA, COMS

Donna McNear, M.A., COMS, is an independent educational consultant specializing in services and supports to children with visual impairments. She provides on-going technical assistance and training to educational agencies, organizations, and families nationally and internationally. She is an author, researcher, and frequent presenter at workshops/conferences. 
Patrick Jones - Course author
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Patrick Jones - Course author
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