The Power of TD Snap: Fostering Autonomy and Connection for Autistic AAC Users

Description

This is a private training open to Alabama health professional, paraprofessionals, families, and advocates. Sign-in will take place between 8 and 8:30 am CT.

The training will be held at:

Sullivan Cooney Family Fieldhouse

869 Montague Drive - 3rd floor

Homewood, AL 35209

Join us for an engaging session focused on supporting Gestalt Language Processors through motor planning! Discover foundational concepts and practical strategies for using TD Snap to promote autonomy, regulation, and connection for autistic AAC users—across assessment, treatment, and beyond. You’ll gain valuable insights into how visual supports and motor planning can be used effectively to enhance communication and foster meaningful engagement.

We hope to see you there!

The training offers learners a foundational understanding and practical tips for supporting Gestalt Language Processors, with a special emphasis on motor planning. Participants will explore the power of TD Snap in fostering autonomy, regulation, and connection for Autistic AAC users from assessment to therapy. Learners will be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively utilize visual supports and motor planning strategies to enhance communication and engagement for individuals, especially those who are Gestalt Language Processors.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

Identify one benefit of using a flexible and customizable communication platform.

• Describe three autistic characteristics that may affect Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) use.
• Identify three reasons Visual Supports are essential for an AAC user.
• Discuss two TD Snap features that support Gestalt language.
• Apply individualized, strengths-based approaches to enhance AAC access and effectiveness for autistic communicators.

Important ASHA 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: 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

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

0.5 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Onsite (CEU)

Presenter
Caroline Gaddy
Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP is a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. In addition, she a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, disability advocate, and neurodiversity educator. Caroline worked for many years in school settings as a teacher and an SLP. She also worked in medical settings with adult and pediatric populations, and specialized in supporting communication access for people with multiple disabilities. Caroline is passionate about disability justice and inclusion, and firmly believes that communication is a fundamental human right.