Kathryn Helland

MS, CCC-SLP

Courses

0.2

ASHA CEUs taught

About

Kathryn Helland, MS, CCC-SLP, is a clinical instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and a doctoral candidate. Before joining the department, Kathryn worked at Temple's Institute on Disabilities, where she provided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services. She evaluated non-speaking adults and children receiving early intervention services. Kathryn helped to create online preservice training materials to support the education of speech pathology students on the topic of AAC. Kathryn's areas of specialization include autism and the use of AAC in post-secondary educational settings. She is working on a doctorate in higher education and plans to study the impact of the need to request accommodations, under the ADA, on students with complex communication needs. Kathryn receives a salary from Temple University.

Courses by Kathryn

Adolescents and AdultsOn Demand

Thinking Beyond K-12: AAC Use in Post-Secondary Studies and the Argument for Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

In this session, participants explored enhancing support for AAC users in higher education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They discovered how to adapt mobile technologies and learning management systems to offer diverse participation options. By embracing UDL, higher education can move beyond the medical model, accommodate diversity, and promote equity and inclusion.

Kathryn HellandMS, CCC-SLP

1 Hour0.1 ASHA CEUs

AAC ImplementationOn Demand

AAC and Transition: Life Starts at Twenty-One

This presentation discusses critical elements for a successful transition to adulthood. Does the AAC device transition with the student or is it owned by the school district? Do school age teams consider vocabulary selection for adult roles and relationships? We need to consider the goals of the individual. AAC users participate in a variety of adult contexts from college to the workplace. Planning needs to start well before the age of twenty-one.

Kathryn HellandMS, CCC-SLP

1 Hour0.1 ASHA CEUs