
Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP
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Chris Bugaj M.A., CCC-SLP
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Lucas Steuber M.S., CCC-SLP
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Description:
New to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and don’t know where to begin? This course is designed to introduce key terminology, technology, and ideology, in order to establish a solid foundation of AAC. AAC experts, Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj, (hosts of the Talking With Tech Podcast) will share their tips and strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to identify a variety of augmentative and alternative communication focused terminology.
2. Students will be able to list a variety of common AAC technology.
3. Students will be able to recognize basic strategies to support AAC users.
Course Instructions:
- Enroll in this course.
- Return to this course and click on “Start Course”.
Need a Course Certificate?
- Achieve 80% on the Quiz
- Check your email for Course Certificate
Financial/Non-financial Disclosures:
All instructors receive income from course purchases at XceptionalED.
Rachel Madel receives financial compensation for the paid products on her site. She has also consulted on an augmented reality app “Moments” by Color Black.
Lucas Steuber receives financial compensation from software applications he has created.
Chris Bugaj is a member of Talking With Tech Podcast.
Lucas Steuber, Chris Bugaj, and Rachel Madel receive advertising revenue from the Talking With Tech Podcast.
Will I receive a Course Certificate?
YES ~ BY EMAIL
IF this course offers a certificate (see course description).
Achieve 80% on the quiz
Receive Certificate via email.
Save and/or Print your Course Certificate and maintain for your records.
*This site does not maintain a copy of your Course Certificates.
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ASHA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- XceptionalED Certificate courses can be submitted to ASHA as an acceptable professional development activity.
- Courses are eligible as Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMH)
- Course Certificate will be emailed to you after you achieve 80% on the quiz.
ASHA GUIDELINES
- Reference Links:
https://www.asha.org/certification/factdef/
https://www.asha.org/certification/ProfDevelopment/ - ASHA Record Keeping Requirements:
https://www.asha.org/certification/fact_records/
- ASHA Registry and ACE Award:
XED is not an ASHA approved CE provider and our courses will not be submitted to the ASHA CE registry.
XceptionalED courses will not count towards the ASHA ACE Award.
No worries: Just Print and/or Save your Course Certificates to include as CMH (Certificate Maintenance Hours)
towards Professional Development CEUs.
STATE APPROVALS
- CALIFORNIA:
XED is Continuing Professional Development Provider by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board for the State of California SLP.
Check Course Description for courses which qualify. - ARIZONA:
The majority of courses are approved for Arizona Department of Health Licensure.
Check Course Description for courses which qualify.