Communication Partner Training for AAC and Aphasia

Description

In this course you will learn about strategies to support successful and meaningful communication interactions with a person with aphasia (PWA). Learn how you can use TD Snap Aphasia in real life scenarios to be a better communication partner for PWA. The course contains the following resources: Reduce Communication Breakdowns, Aphasia Topic Interest Inventory, TD Snap Aphasia Implementation Guide, Overcoming Barriers, Tips for Selecting Photographs, and Using Cues to Support Communication.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: 

Identify 2 strategies to reduce communication break downs when communicating with a person with Aphasia. 

Identify 2 benefits of using the communication/topic interest inventory to support successful interactions with someone with Aphasia. 

Identify 2 communication tools for successful interactions for Persons with Aphasia.  

For a detailed overview of learning objectives, key takeaways, and additional resources, please review the full course summary here

Important CEU update – please read: 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, email, 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/

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: Presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: Presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships. 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.

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. We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. If you are unable to attend, you can find similar content on our Learning Hub. For questions email learning@tobiidynavox.com

Please note that this training is in Central time.

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. To inquire about possible accommodations such an ASL interpreter or additional accessibility requests, please contact the Learning Team at learning@tobiidynavox.com

Introductory Level 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Virtual (CEU)

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.