Creating a Supportive Communication Environment

Description

Are you supporting someone who is learning to communicate using AAC? Creating a positive communication environment is a great starting point! In this course you’ll learn specific and simple implementation tips to create a successful communication environment to support someone using AAC. You’ll learn about the necessary components to a positive communication environment and how to look for signs of success that you’ve created a supportive communication environment.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• State two reasons a positive communication environment benefits AAC communicators
• Name three components to creating a positive communication environment
• List two observations that note communication success for those using AAC

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

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, 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 updatewww.asha.org/Form/Name-Change-Request/

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: The presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: The 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 all trainings are in Eastern Standard (New York) 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 accommodation requests, please contact the Learning Team at learning@tobiidynavox.com

Introductory Level 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Virtual (CEU)

Presenter
Patrick Brune
Patrick Brune, M.S., CCC-SLP has over 30 years of clinical experience in the area of AAC. His focus has been on developing tools and supports that create successful communication opportunities for all our customers. Patrick is a member of the Learning Services Team for Tobii Dynavox.