Building Bridges to Communication: The Vital Role of Early AAC Intervention
In this session, participants explored vital aspects of early AAC intervention for children. They identified implementation indicators, learned three ways to introduce AAC to children under 8 years old, and acquired skills for enhanced parental involvement. Various activities to aid in communication during the formative stages of development were also presented.
Speaker
Kaitlin completed her Bachelor's in Speech Pathology and Audiology from The University of Tennessee (Go VOLS), her Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Alabama A&M University, and her Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She has worked in a variety of settings from adult medical to pediatric outpatient and a little of everything in between. However, her passion lies in pediatrics. She specializes in AAC and pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders. Kaitlin has worked the last 8 years in both pediatric private practices and school settings helping children and families find their voice and communication skills through the implementation of AAC! She is an Assistant Professor & Assistant Practicum Coordinator for Brescia University in their Masters of Communication Sciences and Disorders program. She also teaches a variety of CEU courses in the areas of AAC and pediatric feeding/swallowing! Kaitlin is employed full-time at Dynamic Therapy Associates, an AAC Specialist at Brescia University (half-time Assistant Professor & Assistant Practicum Coordinator), and an adjunct faculty member at Western Kentucky University.
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Who this course is for
Every minute is written for working clinicians, educators, and families. You walk away with real-world tools to try with your next learner, not abstract theory.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Early Intervention Specialists
Parents & Caregivers
Pediatricians
After this course
What you’ll walk away with.
You leave with concrete skills and frameworks you can apply in your next session, classroom, or family visit, not just ideas to think about later.
Earn your CEUs
Attend the full course and pass the post-session assessment at 80% or higher. Your 0.15 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
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You’ll be able to
Identify indicators for AAC implementation.
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You’ll be able to
Identify at least three ways to introduce AAC to children under 8.
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You’ll be able to
Identify skills to increase parental involvement and engagement during sessions and at home.
The full 1.5 hours
Your learning path.
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Introduction
5 minutes - 2
Introduction to AAC
10 minutes - 3
Early Communication Milestones
10 minutes - 4
AAC Assessment and Selection
15 minutes - 5
Implementation Strategies
30 minutes - 6
Parent Education/Engagement
10 minutes - 7
Activities
5 minutes - 8
Q&A
15 minutes
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