SLP Empowerment Lunch and Learn (Sept): Assuming Care of a QTF User
Description: It's happened to every SLP. You start a new school year, or get a new client on your caseload, and they have AAC devices you don't know the history on. You're not sure how long they've had it, what resources are available to you, or if the system they have still makes sense for them! In this discussion centered on webinar, we will discuss practical steps and considerations for these situations.
Speaker
Lauren Kemerling is a Speech Language Pathologist and Senior Customer Empowerment Analyst at AbleNet. Lauren has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 2022, specializing in AAC evaluation and intervention, complex communication needs, and parent coaching. My headshot from the website is fine! Nicole and I are almost done with the objectives and schedule!
Disclosure: Lauren Kemerling is a Speech Language Pathologist and Senior Customer Empowerment Analyst at AbleNet.
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Speech-Language Pathologists
Special Educators
Paraprofessionals
AT Specialists
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You’ll be able to
Identify resources and support available for QuickTalker Freestyle users.
- 02
You’ll be able to
Identify key considerations for editing the layout of an inherited device.
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You’ll be able to
Identify indicators that an app switch may be needed on an inherited device.
The full 30 minutes
Your learning path.
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Welcome & Session Overview
2 minutes - 2
Objective 1: First Steps and Identifying Resources
6 minutes - 3
Objective 2: Considerations for changing layout
8 minutes - 4
Objective 3: Do we need to switch apps?
6 minutes - 5
Group discussion on challenges with inheriting device- what barriers do we run into?
4 minutes - 6
Recap & Key Takeaways
2 minutes - 7
Discussion & Questions
2 minutes
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