Beyond Words: Recognizing Overlooked AAC Skills Through Multimodal Communication

Description

Communication today extends far beyond face-to-face interactions. From messaging apps and video platforms to web browsing, cameras, and voice assistants, technology has created new ways for people to connect, learn, express themselves, and participate in everyday life. This session explores how multimodal communication has evolved in our technology-rich world and what these expanding opportunities mean for AAC users.

As part of the 5th Annual Winter Conference, attendees will examine AAC user stories, usage data, and the Dynamic AAC Goals Grid-3 (DAGG-3) to better understand how AAC users engage with technology in meaningful ways. Participants will identify the technology tools most frequently used by AAC users and explore how features such as YouTube, web browsers, messaging apps, cameras, and voice assistants can support communication, social connection, autonomy, skill development, and participation across settings. Through practical examples and real-world insights, learners will leave with strategies to help AAC users leverage technology as a powerful tool for communication and independence.

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

• Describe how multimodal communication is integrated into today’s technology. ​
• Identify which communication functions are most used by AAC users.​
• Explain how those communication functions can support social participation and communication skills. 

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 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 presenter is a full-time employees of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: The presenter has 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

Introductory Level 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Winter Conference

Presenter
Amy Besecker
Amy Besecker, MA CCC-SLP, RCSLT, is a speech‑language therapist specializing in AAC for autistic students and individuals with multiple disabilities. She has extensive experience in school settings. As the Clinical Specialist on the Tobii Dynavox Product Management Team, she synthesizes research, clinical insight, and user perspectives to inform product development.