Communicating During COVID: Tips And Tricks For Successful Use Of AAC .
CommunicatingDuring COVID:Tips and Tricksfor SuccessfulUse of AAC overVirtual Platforms
Presenter InformationCat KanterSLP at CASCStasia WilsonWI LEND TraineeAAC User
AgendaAACModelsQuick Tipsfor SuccessFinalThoughts
AAC MODELS
AAC Models of r &TeamConsultationHybridFrom Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP's presentation onPrAACtical AAC
AAC Intervention Which ModelShould I Pick?DirectConsultativeCoachingHybridCan maintainattention to sessionEstablished systemStill completingfeaturematching/customizingsystemCan maintainattentionCaregiver willing &able to participateKnowledgeablecommunicationpartnerMay be better withestablished systemBuilding on successCaregiver requiresongoing coaching &supportCaregiver uncertain oftechnology ortechniquesCan allow for directtime with client &indirect with caregiver
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Tips for Success Set ExpectationsFrom Rachel Madel M.A., CCC-SLP's presentation on PrAACtical AAC
Tips for Success Set ExpectationsBeforeDuringAfter SLP chooses target words & a repeatable activity to demonstrate SLP demonstrates where word is SLP leads activity first time & shows modeling of word SLP encourages caregiver to model second time & provides feedback SLP & caregiver decide on practice before next session together
Tips for Success Set ExpectationsBeforeDuringAfter SLP chooses HEAR SLP reads Polar Bear, Polar Bear Parent reads Polar Bear, Polar Bear/ LeadsOld Macdonald Parent decides to talk about what theyHEAR on daily walks
Tips for Success Practice Set up a practice room and work with yourSLP or parents to get used to functions– Zoom– Google Meet Use tele-platform resources for learning andtroubleshooting
Tips for Success ModelingVideo or pathway tovocabularyCreate shared goals forvocabulary to be modeledVisual cues to findvocabularyUse built-in features
Tips for Success Modeling Visual Cue Examples
Tips for Success Modeling
Tips for Success Modeling
Tips for Success MaximizingAttention Identify motivators beforethe session– Complete a ReinforcementInventory Plan session to occurduring daily routines– Meal times– Outside play
Tips for Success Access toTechnology– Access to Technology Contact your vendors!Check with your districtPartner with clinics offering in-person evaluationsExplore free trials of comparable apps to D-SGDoptions Don't forget about low-tech!
Tips for Success Access toTechnology PRC-Saltillo AAC TeleTipsTobiiDynavox Virtual AssessmentsTalk To Me Technologies Remote SupportForbes AAC Teletherapy Assessment ProgramMount'n Mover Evaluation KitFeature Matching Comparison ChartLocal district/AT teams for loaner equipment
Tips for Success Access toTechnology Saltillo Chat CornerPRC Literacy Planner, Active with AACMyTobiiDynavoxTalk To Me Technologies Lesson Plans, SocialStories, Etc. Project Core Lesson Plans Tar Heel Game Play Tar Heel Reader
FINAL THOUGHTS &RESOURCES
AAC Teletherapy Final TipsCommunication Should beFUN!Be kind to yourself, yourstudents, & familiesYou can do this!
AAC Teletherapy Tips from an AACUserBe PatientHave a Support PersonListen to Family & IndividualBe Flexible to Use Other Tech Options
References Beukelman, D.R. & Light, J.C. (2020). Augmentative & AlternativeCommunication, Supporting Children and Adults with ComplexCommunication Needs (5th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. BrookesPublishing Co. Fishman, I. (2011). Guidelines for Teaching Speech-LanguagePathologists About the AAC Assessment Progress. SIG 12Perspectives, Vol. 20, No. 3, September 2011. Kent-Walsh, J. & McNaughton, D. (2005). Communication partnerinstruction in AAC: Present practices and future directions.Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19, 104-124.doi:10.1080/0743461031000112043 Rush, D.D. & Sheldon, M.L. (2011). The early childhood coachinghandbook. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Additional Resources Sarah Gregory’s presentation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v goCNhuMALOU&list PL8 c51K6963dIWYdynqzIiSonpnhaE1K&index 3&t 2963s AAC Teletherapy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v DbPbjfFj378&t 528s Rachel entation/d/1h e id.g81a84282c0 0 23
Tips and Tricks for Successful Use of AAC over Virtual Platforms. Presenter Information. Cat Kanter SLP at CASC Stasia Wilson WI LEND Trainee AAC User. Agenda. AAC Models. Quick Tips . SLP & caregiver decide on practice before next session together. Tips for Success Set Expectations. Before SLP chooses HEAR During
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