AAC's Role in Aphasia Therapy: Supporting Communication and Recovery

Description

AAC helps people with aphasia communicate, but it can also be a powerful therapeutic tool. In this practical session, learners will explore how TD Snap Aphasia and Boardmaker can support both communication and recovery as part of aphasia intervention. Participants will review evidence supporting the use of AAC in aphasia therapy and explore practical strategies for integrating AAC into treatment sessions. Additionally, learners will explore ways to create and find engaging Boardmaker activities that support communication, participation, and therapeutic goals.

As part of our 5th Annual Winter Conference, this session will give clinicians practical ideas and resources they can bring directly into their therapy toolbox. Participants will also be introduced to a newresource designed to support SLPs and the broader care circle of individuals using TD Snap Aphasia.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: 

• Describe research that supports AAC as an evidence-based therapeutic technique.  
• Identify 5 specific strategies for implementing TD Snap and Boardmaker into therapy sessions for people with aphasia. 
• Describe how to find and create therapeutic Boardmaker activities for people with aphasia 

Important ASHA information:If you are an ASHA member and want Tobii Dynavox to report your course completion to ASHA, you will be required to complete the Course Completion Form that will be provided virtually at the end of the 1.5 hour training portion of today’s session. All fields of this form must be complete and accurate including your name, complete address, and 8-digit ASHA number. We will no longer submit course completion records to ASHA without a completed form. If your name/address has changed, please contact ASHA to update www.asha.org/Form/Name-Change-Request/

We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. This course provides an opportunity to earn ASHA CEUs and will not be recorded. If you cannot attend, check out our Learning Hub for other learning opportunities.

After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder. Please note that courses are listed in Eastern Time (ET) America/New York.

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: The presenters are full-time employees of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: The presenters have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose. Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Tobii Dynavox product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products. Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Captioning in English is included for all of our trainings. For any questions or to inquire about possible accommodation requests, please contact the Learning Team at learning@tobiidynavox.com

This session will be co-presented by Kristal Whiteside M.S., CCC-SLP, a Learning Program Manager at Tobii Dynavox.

Intermediate Level 0.15 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Winter Conference

Presenter
Lauren Taylor
Lauren is a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. She is also a Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience treating clients in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and schools. Initially joining Tobii Dynavox as a Solutions Consultant, she worked directly with SLPs and their clients to explore assistive technology solutions. Now, as a Learning Consultant, her focus lies in developing and delivering trainings to empower communicators and their partners.