SLP Empowerment Team Lunch & Learn - AAC Programming
Join our SLP Empowerment Team for a virtual lunch & learn on programming AAC devices. We'll cover topics such as selecting the right grid size and layout, using word finder tools to add vocabulary, and best practices for personalizing language systems. Bring your questions and suggestions, there will be time for discussion.
Speakers
Lauren brings experience supporting a wide range of AAC users, from early intervention through young adulthood including users with complex access needs. She is deeply committed to a team-centered approach, partnering with families, caregivers, and professionals at every stage; from system selection and customization to meaningful, real-world use. Lauren believes every AAC journey is unique and is passionate about creating individualized solutions that support both the communicator and their entire team.
Disclosure: Lauren is an employee of AbleNet
Nicole has extensive experience across diverse therapeutic settings, including early intervention, teletherapy, and AAC coaching for caregivers, SLPs and teachers on the use of AAC in the home and at school. Nicole's expertise in evidence-based practices, combined with her collaborative and personal approach, makes her a valuable asset in supporting clients, parents, and caregivers from a wide range of backgrounds.
Disclosure: Nicole is an employee of AbleNet
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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.
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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 0.05 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
- 01
You’ll be able to
List appropriate grid size and layout based on user needs.
- 02
You’ll be able to
Describe how to use word finder tools to locate and add vocabulary.
- 03
You’ll be able to
List at least one best practices for personalizing vocabulary.
The full 30 minutes
Your learning path.
- 1
0:00-2:00 Welcome & introduction
- 2
2:00-12:00 Grid size & layout
- 3
12:00-22:00 Word finder tools
- 4
22:00-28:00 Best practices for personalizing vocabulary
- 5
28:00-30:00 Wrap-up & Q&A
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Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.
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