New to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and don’t know where to begin? This course is designed to introduce key terminology, technology, and ideology, in order to establish a solid foundation of AAC. This course is presented as two podcast episodes.

Listen to Episode Part 1 and Episode Part 2 and then take the quiz here to earn 0.1 hours of CE credit.

Building on a foundation of 30 years of research and adding personal expertise focused on AAC competency, Talking With Tech panel presenters highlight essential AAC skills which are relevant to both children and adults in this fast paced era of technology and social communication.

Listen to Episode Part 1 and Episode Part 2 and then take the quiz here to earn 0.1 hours of CE credit.

This course features portions of two episodes from the podcast which give an overview of core vocabulary; the theory and practice of primarily targeting the most frequently used words during instruction and therapy when working with those learning language through the use of an augmentative/alternative communication device.

Listen to Episode Part 1 and Episode Part 2 and then take the quiz here to earn 0.1 hours of CE credit.

Learn how to practice modeling the use of core vocabulary to stimulate language development through the use of contemporary digital storytelling applications. Explore how to implement different tools such as animated GIFs, wordless animated video shorts, multimedia slideshows, digital puppetry and more to become a more effective communication partner. Leave with helpful strategies for how to model language on a communication device along with a wide variety of applications that can be used to make the experience fun and memorable for all!

Click here to take this course for 0.1 hours of CE credit.