Best Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Supporting children and young adults with complex communication needs requires an individualized approach to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and intervention. This course provides detailed descriptions and examples of various tools to conduct comprehensive AAC evaluations for pediatric clients, including feature matching, access considerations, and integration of family and educational team input. Participants will develop meaningful, functional goals that align with academic standards, developmental milestones, and real-life communication needs across home, school, and community environments. This course will share practical strategies, case studies, and goal-writing templates that clinicians canput to practice immediately.

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 3-22 years old.

Highlights

• Improve goal writing skills by learning how to create functional, measurable, and person-centered goals that support real-life communication skills
• Access and information about various tools for AAC evaluations
• Practical application of both evaluation and goal-writing skills that you can immediately apply in your practice

Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists