AAC: When, Why and How?

Have you ever avoided AAC because you didn't know where to begin? If so, this is the course for you! This introductory course will provide an overview of the AAC process: from identification to acquisition. Participants will learn the benefits and applications of AAC (why) as well as how to identify AAC candidates (when). You will learn how to perform a comprehensive AAC assessment (how) and the ins and outs of navigating AAC funding.

ATTENDANCE:

Attend as part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
Attend via LIVE STREAM from anywhere around the world. Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer.

NOTE:

This live event is streamed in real time.
Course agenda is in Central time, please adjust for your time zone
Registrants who attend the live broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
A group may view the course together, however each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

Attend/view entire course
Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
Complete online course evaluation

CEUs:

SLPs - this course is registered with ASHA as Blended Learning. ASHA CEUs may be earned by attending live, viewing the recording, or a combination of both.
OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

State the benefits and implications for use of AAC
Identify potential candidates for AAC
Identify and select appropriate assessment tools for AAC evaluation
Outline potential steps of the funding process and state resources to initiate AAC system acquisition
State a variety of skills to be monitored and recorded during the device trial period
Outline essential components of an AAC evaluation

Course Instructor(s)

Megan Shull

M.S., CCC-SLP

Megan Shull is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist who has served clients with speech, language, cognitive and feeding impairments for the last sixteen years. Specializing in Augmentative Communication and Complex Communication Needs, Megan developed a passion to increase functional independence and quality of life for the patients she serves. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University where she graduated as a part of the Honors College. In 2007, Megan earned a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas receiving specialized training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). In February of 2014, Megan founded Building Bridges through Communication specializing in AAC and therapy for clients transitioning from pediatric to adult care. She currently has a multidisciplinary team of therapists covering 5 counties across North Texas and an outpatient clinic in Frisco, TX. Megan is Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and maintains her Clinical Certificate of Competence through ASHA.

Financial Disclosure: Megan Shull receives an honorarium for her live course presentations and royalties for the sale of her online courses through CIAO Seminars.
Non-Financial Disclosure: None

Course Agenda

Day 1

08:00 - 08:30

Introduction

08:30 - 09:30

Fact or Fiction? Foundational Principles of AAC

09:30 - 10:15

Candidate Identification

10:15 - 10:30

Break

10:30 - 12:00

AAC Evaluation

12:00 - 12:30

Lunch

12:30 - 02:00

Funding Process

02:00 - 02:15

Break

02:15 - 03:00

Report Writing and Goal Writing

Contact hours pre-approved for:

6 Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.6 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 6 CEUs for this program

Introductory Level
0.6 ASHA CEUs

CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.