The First Steps After Getting a New AAC Device: Setting Up for Success
Getting an AAC device is an exciting step toward supporting a child's communication, but it can feel overwhelming. This webinar guides professionals through setup, personalization, and daily integration. Learn strategies to introduce the device to teachers, collaborate with caregivers, and advocate for AAC support in schools. Gain confidence in helping AAC users build a strong communication foundation.
Presented by
Lauren Baker, MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), motor speech disorders, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. She is the owner of Baker Speech Therapy, a boutique private practice based in Westchester, NY, where she provides in-home and virtual speech therapy services for children and adults. With extensive experience in AAC, Lauren guides families, educators, and professionals through device selection, implementation, and integration into daily life. She is passionate about empowering AAC users and their support teams by making communication accessible, functional, and meaningful. Lauren is excited to share her expertise in this webinar, helping families and professionals take the first steps after receiving a new AAC device with confidence and ease. Lauren receives compensation as the owner of Baker Speech Therapy, a private speech therapy practice specializing in AAC, motor speech, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy.
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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
Educators
AAC Teams
Communication Partners
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.
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You’ll be able to
Describe how to personalize a new AAC device by adding custom vocabulary.
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You’ll be able to
List two AAC modeling strategies to support user engagement.
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You’ll be able to
Describe how to introduce an AAC device in the user's educational and social settings.
The full 1 hour
Your learning path.
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Welcome & Overview
5 minutes - 2
Unboxing & Setting Up the Device
15 minutes - 3
Personalizing the Device
15 minutes - 4
Supporting the User & Next Steps
15 minutes - 5
Q&A & Closing
10 minutes
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