SLP Empowerment Lunch and Learn (October): AAC Programming Considerations for Gestalt Language Processors
Supporting a gestalt language processor with AAC can raise a lot of questions. Which speech app makes the most sense? How do you program a system that grows with them through each stage? And where do all those gestalts go, especially when you're not sure yet what they mean? In this Lunch and Learn, the SLP Empowerment Team will share practical, easy-to-follow strategies for selecting apps, programming for flexible language development, and how to track and place gestalts.
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Katie has experience supporting AAC use across the lifespan for individuals with a wide range of diagnoses. She has worked in clinic settings, home health, and telehealth, collaborating closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams. Katie has extensive experience working with the autistic community, with a strong focus on creating meaningful communication opportunities and fostering positive, engaging AAC experiences for both individuals and their families.
Disclosure: Katie Fisher is a Speech Language Pathologist and Customer Empowerment Analyst at AbleNet.
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Identify at least three key features to consider when selecting a speech-generating app for a gestalt language processor.
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Describe strategies for programming an AAC system that supports movement through the stages of gestalt language development, including the use of core vocabulary for mitigation.
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Explain how to track gestalts from multiple sources and determine where to program them within an AAC system.
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Introduction and Topic Review
5 minutes - 2
Overview: Learning Objectives and Overall GLP Considerations
2 minutes - 3
Objective 1: Speech App Considerations for GLPs
5 minutes - 4
Objective 2: Programming for Flexible Language Development
6 minutes - 5
Objective 3: Tracking and Placing Gestalts
5 minutes - 6
Recap & Key Takeaways
2 minutes - 7
Discussion & Questions
5 minutes
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