Model Like You Mean It

Description

We know language development does not happen overnight. This is the same for people who use AAC, they do not develop communication competency immediately. To develop language skills, all learners must be exposed repeatedly to modeling within a language-rich environment. Parents, caregivers, educators, and clinicians are often familiar with modeling oral speech but feel less confident when it comes to modeling on an AAC system. This course will introduce participants to the importance and benefits of modeling for people who use AAC. We will provide strategies for successful language modeling on an AAC system and techniques you can implement immediately to support a variety of communicators.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

Discuss three benefits of modeling

Identify two components of successful modeling for any individual

Develop two practical modeling strategies that can be implemented right away

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.

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
Ali Pettigrew
Ali Pettigrew is a Learning Consultant and loves supporting AAC users, communication partners, professionals, and those with an interest in AAC. Ali’s professional career has allowed her to facilitate individualized student learning in a variety of settings, ranging from classrooms to summer camps, with a specialty for cultivating successful learning and communication strategies for students with brain injury and autism diagnoses. She currently resides in Chattanooga, TN.