The A, B, C's and 1, 2, 3's of Switch Access
Learn to teach switch access effectively! This session covers key strategies, switch types, placement, and skill-building through play. Discover how to foster creativity, manage cognitive load, and create inclusive classrooms where every student can succeed. Perfect for SLPs, OTs, and educators seeking practical, engaging approaches.
Speaker
Heidi G. Brislin, MS-OTR/L is a dedicated Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist making a significant impact in the Edmonds School District in Washington. As the owner of Heidi Brislin OT Consulting in Kingston, WA, she offers a range of services including professional development sessions, family consultations, team training, assistive technology evaluations, and power wheelchair evaluations. With a wealth of experience in school-based practices and adult rehabilitation, Heidi is a graduate of both Boston University and the University of Washington. Her passion lies in empowering teams to create authentic learning experiences for all children. She focuses on enhancing literacy skills, facilitating switch access, promoting power mobility, and helping children become confident, autonomous communicators.
Built for you
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
Occupational Therapists
AT Specialists
Educators
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 0.1 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
- 01
You’ll be able to
List three types of switches.
- 02
You’ll be able to
List three locations for switch placement for optimal student access.
- 03
You’ll be able to
Describe two examples of using repetition with variety when teaching switch access.
The full 1 hour
Your learning path.
- 1
Skill development through Play 10 minutes
10 minutes - 2
Importance of teaching switch access, being creative, and cognitive load for students
10 minutes - 3
Presume potential for all students
5 minutes - 4
Repetition with variety
5 minutes - 5
Review common switches and switch interfaces including their function
10 minutes - 6
Switch Placement
10 minutes - 7
Important things to remember when teaching switch skills
10 minutes
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Pass the assessment
Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.
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