Patricia Ourand brings you two new webinars, both focusing on aspects
surrounding Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).
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Howdy Friend, We are thrilled to present Patricia Ourand, MS,
CCC-SLP, this week as she brings two brand-new webinar continuing
education opportunities, each focusing on aspects surrounding
Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Pat is a speech/language
pathologist who operates a private practice and consulting business,
known as Associated Speech & Language Services, Inc., in the
Baltimore/Washington area. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech
Language Pathology from Loyola College, as well as a Master’s degree in
Technology for Rehabilitation & Education from the Johns Hopkins
University. Please help us welcome Pat during our month long celebration of Better Hearing & Speech Month!
Featured Upcoming Live Webinars
The "C" in AAC - Communication
 This
live online seminar presented by Patricia Ourand, MS, CCC-SLP, focuses
on the “Communication” in Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
The course will begin by exploring the basic principles of ASHA’s
definition of the AAC and identifying communication partners, behaviors
and critical topics for partner training. Pat will then delve deeper
into the subject and instruct therapists on communicative competence and
tools that can be used for overcoming communication barriers in
emergency situations. Learn More > | Friday, May 18th
4pm - 7pm EST
(3 Contact Hours)
Intended Audience: SLPs, OTs |
Documentation & Funding Issues Concerning Augmentative and Alternative Communication
This
live online seminar presented by Patricia Ourand, MS, CCC-SLP, focuses
on funding and documentation challenges related to AAC. Pat instructs
therapists how to recognize issues, providers, documentation specifics
and basic demographics. Topics that are also covered include the process
for acquiring AAC services, methods for communicating with staff of
insurance programs and ways to differentiate between Medicare, Medicaid,
private insurance, and the ADA of 1990. Learn More > | Saturday, May 19th
9am - 1pm EST
(4 Contact Hours)
Intended Audience: SLPs, OTs |
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