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About The Conference
Welcome to the AAC After Work 2020 Conference!
Accessible. Engaging. Empowering.
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To help you truly be successful in applying your knowledge, 6 presenters focus on strategies and implementation to help you be more effective in your support services and clinical practice.
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REGISTER NOW for free access to all 5 Live Webinars and 2 Weeks* access to the Recorded Courses.
(11:59PM EST 10/11/20)
*You must register for the conference by midnight 9/25/2020.
*Limited Live Webinar seats so be sure to Save the Date and login early!
*Giveaway Entree only available to Live Webinar attendees
When:
September 21-25, 2020
1 course per day
5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET
Topics: 5 sessions
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How:
Live and Recorded access
Live presentations will also be available for up to 2 weeks following the conference to allow you to watch the recorded version*
*You must register for the conference by midnight 9/25/2020.
Certificate Maintenance Hours:
Complete course, achieve 80% on the quiz, and complete course survey.
Certificates can be submitted for ASHA CE.
ASHA automatic reporting not available.
California: All courses eligible for CA SLP
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Presenters
Schedule
Courses
AAC – Building in Generalization: Rehearse, Practice, Model – GO!
Presenter(s): Dr. Caroline Musselwhite, PhD, CCC-SLP
Date: Mon 9/21 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM ET – 60 Minutes
Description: People who use communication devices must juggle multiple balls – WHO to talk to, WHEN to initiate, WHAT to say, and WHERE to find the language on their devices.
• Rehearse (WHERE to find language)
• Practice (adding WHAT to say)
• Model (adding WHO to talk to)
• Go (generalizing, using devices in multiple settings, and considering all elements)
When Life Gives You Lemons: The Invention of an Online AAC School
Presenter(s): Kate Ahern
Date: Tuesday 9/22 @ 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM ET – 90 Minutes
Description: In mid-March 2020 when Covid-19 closed local schools, Kate Ahern of AAC Voice sought to offer a few online groups for AAC users. As the weeks passed these courses turned into an online school that in the first sixteen weeks would serve over 100 children and young adults from across the USA and Canada as well as several other nations. The students attending showed gains in a variety of AAC and social skills.
Action! Ideas for Modeling AAC During Live Virtual Learning
Presenter(s): Sarah Gregory MA, CCC-SLP
Date: Wednesday 9/23 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM ET – 60 Minutes
Description: As school buildings closed in March 2020 due to the global pandemic, many SLPs and educators had to quickly pivot to virtual learning. This meant navigating technology to provide one of the cornerstones of AAC support; modeling! In this session, Sarah Gregory will explore tools to provide both dynamic and static display modeling on a variety of AAC systems. She will also show technology tools that can be used to incorporate AAC icons into teletherapy activities. Participants will leave with a variety of tools and strategies to provide modeling or Aided Language Input on a virtual platform.
Building Social Connections for AAC Users
Presenter(s): Brandi Wentland MA, CCC-SLP and Deanna Wagner MS, CCC-SLP
Date: Thursday 9/24 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM ET – 60 Minutes
Description: Want to learn how to help your clients/students become more connected with other augmentative and alternative communication users? Have you heard about social groups like “Out & About” and have always wanted to know how to get started? This course will walk you through each step to bring your idea into reality. During this course, participants will have an opportunity to reflect with others on roles and responsibilities to design an event, connect individuals within their communities, be inspired by engaging activities that showcase and celebrate multiple forms of communication.
Making It Their Own: Getting Started with AAC System Customization
Presenter(s): Lauren S. Enders MA, CCC-SLP
Date: Friday 9/25 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM ET – 60 Minutes
Description: When you get a new tool that will get lots of use (such as a cell phone or computer), you probably begin to customize it right away. That’s because tools are most useful when they fit your needs and preferences perfectly! It’s hard to imagine a more important tool than an AAC system that allows its owner to communicate and connect with others. In this session, participants will learn about considerations and strategies for customizing AAC systems for the people who use them. Vocabulary selection and customization, physical system personalization (decoration, carry straps, etc.), voice selection, visual considerations (icons, buttons, and backgrounds), navigational efficiency, motor plan consistency, social language access, and backups will be discussed. A resource document with relevant links will be provided to all course attendees.
FAQs
How do I register for a conference or course?
- Register for the Conference and get access to ALL Live courses and recorded webinars for up to 1 year.
- You will need to create an XceptionalED account to take courses.
How do I access the courses?
- AFTER you Register for the Conference click on “My Purchased Courses” to access each course.
Will I earn ASHA, AOTA, or other CEU credit for XceptionalED courses and conferences?
We are not an ASHA- or AOTA-approved CE provider and our courses and conferences will not be submitted to the ASHA CE registry. However, XceptionalED courses are created with the highest level of quality, meeting ASHA, as well as professional state licensing standards of Professional Development.
You can earn a Course Completion Certificate for eligible courses which can be used towards most state and national certificate/licensure maintenance. (Please check with your state licensure requirements)
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes! A signed certificate will be emailed to you after you achieve 80% accuracy on the quiz.
Can a group access the course/conference as a PD activity?
At this time, to receive credit and a certificate, each learner will need to register for the course/conference and complete each course quiz.
I need "Live" attendance indicated on my course certificate.
Upon completing the Quiz you will be able to select “Live” or “Recorded” to be designated on your Course Completion Certificate.
Can I attend these courses and conferences if I am not a therapist?
Of course! We encourage students, parents, professionals, community members, etc. to take our courses. Please read the course descriptions to see if the content would be of interest to you. We recommend contacting your licensing agency to verify that your completed courses will be accepted towards your professional development requirements.
How do I contact Leaders?
A contact button is visible by the Leader’s name and on their bio page. If provided, the Leader’s social media accounts will also be visible to you. Feel free to use these options to contact.
I live outside of the United States. May I still take courses on XceptionalED?
Definitely! We welcome learners from all over the globe to learn on our site!
I’ve read through all of the FAQ’s and have not found a solution to my problem. How do I contact XceptionalED?
We would be happy to hear from you! Please visit our Support page and fill out the form and a team member will get back to you shortly!
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