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: 

1. Identify 2 strategies to reduce communication break downs when communicating with a person with Aphasia. 
2. Identify 2 benefits of using the communication/topic interest inventory to support successful interactions with someone with Aphasia. 
3. Identify 2 communication tools for successful interactions for Persons with Aphasia.  



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.

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Onsite (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.