Using AAC During Circle Time: Practical Strategies and Collaboration Between SLPs and Special Education Teachers
Learn practical ways to include AAC in circle time using simple strategies, visual supports, and modeling techniques that enhance communication for all students and strengthen collaboration between SLPs and special education teachers.
Speaker
Rhosemarie Abellera is a special education teacher with experience supporting students with significant disabilities. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and her Education Specialist Credential in Moderate/Severe Disabilities from California State University, Long Beach. She received her Master's degree in Reading and Literacy from California State University, Fullerton. Rhosemarie is passionate about creating accessible learning environments and integrating AAC and assistive technology into daily instruction. She shares practical strategies and adapted classroom ideas for educators on her Instagram platform, @theadaptedclassroom.
Disclosure: Rhosemarie does not have any relevant financial relationship.
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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
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.
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You’ll be able to
Identify at least three strategies to embed AAC into circle time routines to support communication for students with complex communication needs.
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You’ll be able to
List how to use low-prep visual supports and modeling techniques that enhance participation and engagement during circle time.
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You’ll be able to
Describe two collaborative strategies SLPs and special education teachers can use to implement AAC consistently and effectively across classroom activities.
The full 1 hour
Your learning path.
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Welcome & Introduction
5 minutes - 2
Define AAC and its role for students with complex communication needs
10 minutes - 3
Embedding AAC into Circle Time
15 minutes - 4
Collaboration Between SLPs and Teachers
15 minutes - 5
Implementation Tips & Tools
10 minutes - 6
Wrap-Up & Q&A
5 minutes
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