We will wait to hear when we can expect a second meeting of the Westside branch of SCAACN will be held - and we hope that you will join us!
Thanks to all the Networkers that made the Westside happen!
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Showing posts with label Training. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Westside Wrap-Up
FREE! Implementation Strategies for AAC (Wed 2/24)
Implementation Strategies for AAC - 3 hour
This condensed training focuses on strategies to teach and promote the use of an augmentative communication system to get students to independently initiate spontaneous, novel utterances rather than simply repeating pre-stored sentences when prompted. The strategies presented will cover a range of communication ages and abilities, including those at the level of emerging language and literacy. The teaching strategies presented are appropriate for a wide variety of devices and programs.
You do not need to bring an AAC device to the training.
The training is not limited to people using PRC devices.
This training is appropriate for anyone (teacher, SLP, parent, paraprofessional, etc.) working with a student using a communication device.
You do not need to bring an AAC device to the training.
The training is not limited to people using PRC devices.
This training is appropriate for anyone (teacher, SLP, parent, paraprofessional, etc.) working with a student using a communication device.
Wed, February 24, 2016
1:00pm - 4:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Free!
Held at: Los Angeles, California / Language & Learning Centers of AmericaLevel: Beginner
Preseter: Cynthia Heryanto, SLP
Agenda
60 minutes - Goals, Word-based vs. Sentence Based AAC, and Beginning Strategies45 minutes - Reading Strategies
15 minutes - Writing Strategies
45 minutes - Speaking Strategies
30 minutes - Games
Friday, May 22, 2015
FREE Webinars from Presence Learning
The SPED Ahead series "Special Agents of Change" from Presence Learning has hosted a number of rich and informative live webinars this year, most of which are available for viewing in their entirety on their website. While not specifically AAC-related, the insights and strategies on learning apply to many teaching contexts.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern | 10:00am-11:30am Pacific
Uniquely Human: A Different Way to See Autism and Create Pathways to Success (from Barry Prizant, Ph.D.)
Archived Webinars, LINK:
- Janice Toben, M.Ed. & Trip Hawkins: How Games Can Help Children with Special Needs Develop Critical Life Skills
- Dr. Shari Robertson: How to Become a Change Agent for Better Readers With Early Collaborative Partnerships
- Dr. Marty Burns: The New Science of Learning: Effective Approaches for Older Students with Autism and Attention Disorders
AAC/AT: Presentation on Using Software
The day after our SCAAC-N Spring Quarterly Meeting in Pasadena, Maggie Mahoney will present on AAC/AT Software for nonverbal learners!
I believe this presentation is FREE, but I will check and update this when I am sure.
I believe this presentation is FREE, but I will check and update this when I am sure.
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Every individual deserves a voice, the choice to convey their thoughts and be understoodMonday, May 4, 2015
Workshop: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (Anaheim, 5/20/15)
This workshop introduces the principles of UDL taught using the principles of UDL filled with activities.
The morning focus emphasizes understanding the 3 principles of UDL and practicing each principle. In the afternoon sessions, teachers are given scenarios to teach and practice integrating the three principles into a lesson plan. These plans are shared with the whole group for added suggestions. Ideas flow easily and teachers leave with a strong basic understanding of UDL and its implementation.
To download the full flyer please go to: http://www.SusanSimmons.com/UDLFlyer
Where
Anaheim City School DistrictTechnology and Information Systems building,
313 S. Melrose St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Webinars: AAC in the Classroom
Posting from abroad, so there may be less visual/graphic effect, but this content looks too enticing to keep to myself! Our own Networker, Tere H., gives her thumbs up to the first offering...take a look.
LIVE Online Implementation Classes from PRC
(For the Week of April 20, 2015)
It's Not Rocket Science: Learning How to Talk with AAC in Science Class
• April 20, 2015 (Monday), 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. EST
• Price: $35.00
"This was a great webinar. I can take the information from the handouts and use it tomorrow in my teaching!" - Terre H.
REGISTER NOW
Teaching Language in the Classroom: Speaking, Reading and Writing with AAC
• April 24, 2015 (Friday), 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. EST
• Price: $35.00
"This was a great course for learning how to incorporate devices into daily activities in a classroom!" - Rachel F.
REGISTER NOW
We Believe Everyone Deserves a Voice.™
Prentke Romich Company
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster OH 44691
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Webinar - Communication Technology for Toddlers
Communication Technology for ToddlersWednesday, February 18th • 10:00AM
Training Type: Webinar
Location: Blackboard Collaborate Webinar Platform
Presenters: Jamie Crum, Med, ECSE, has over 22 years experience removing barriers for individuals with complex communication, physical access and developmental disabilities. He has presented at international and local conferences on assistive technology, education and augmentative alternative communication (AAC) systems. Jamie strives to find creative solutions for families, support staff, and programs as they support individuals with complex communication needs.
This training webinar will address the following questions:
What is AAC, Alternative and Augmentative Communication?
What technologies are available to help young children?
What prerequisite skills are required for young children to benefit from an AAC system?
What can I do with this Ipad/Android Tablet to help my child communicate?
Is funding for Speech Generating Devices (SGD) available?
Where can I get an AAC Evaluation?
What is AAC, Alternative and Augmentative Communication?
What technologies are available to help young children?
What prerequisite skills are required for young children to benefit from an AAC system?
What can I do with this Ipad/Android Tablet to help my child communicate?
Is funding for Speech Generating Devices (SGD) available?
Where can I get an AAC Evaluation?
Attendee InformationThe Ability Tools provides real-time captioning for all webinars. If you need additional accommodation(s) to participate in an Ability Tools training or event, requests must be made no later than two weeks prior to the training or event by emailing our program coordinator at rosemarie@cfilc.org or contacting 1-800-390-2699 or 1-800-900-0706 TTY.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
AAC Sessions at ASHA Orlando (Nov 20-22)
Follow the links below to read/view more from these notable presenters. I only made it through Friday morning's scheduled sessions and had to stop myself. You can continue down the rabbit hole by copying these and more presenter name(s) and ", AAC" into your favorite search engine. I know you will be impressed with what you find! Link to the complete Pocket Guide to the Convention to view all of the "AAC" coded sessions, HERE.
AAC Session 1002
Language Sample Collection & Analysis With People Using
AAC Systems: Considerations for Ongoing Assessment (Gail Van Tatenhove, Meher
Banajee, Tracy Kovach, Jade Coston, Juliann Woods)
- If you haven’t visited lately, CLICK HERE to see theMinspeak materials exchange VanTatenhove has had her hand in and visit her site for free downloads, HERE
- Juliann Woods worked with the Kid Talk program at Vanderbilt and has a lovely presentation slideshow from ASHA 2010, HERE.
AAC Session 1004
Strategies for SLPs Working With Students
With AAC Needs in Schools (Dan Phillips, Martha “Michaela” Sullivan & Gloria
Soto
- Read an excerpt from the 150 page electronic book on this topic published by Attainment Co. authored by Nancy Robinson & Dr. Soto,CLICK HERE
AAC Session 1049
AAC Revolutionizes Aphasia Therapy: Changes in Cortical
Plasticity & Spoken Language Production (Aimee Dietz, Jennifer Vannest, Joe
Collier, et. al.)
AAC Session 1050
Teaching Preschoolers With Unintelligible Speech to Produce
Rule-Based Sentences: AAC Solutions (Cathy Binger & Jennifer Kent-Walsh,
et. al.)
- Not exactly the same topic, but here is a great post on sharing storybooks using AAC, LINK HERE
AAC Session 1051
The Successful Employment of Individuals With Autism
Spectrum Disorder Who Use AAC (Laura Richardson & David McNaughton
- Take a look at McNaughton’s work on AAC in employment and the workplace in these videos from RERC, HERE
AAC Session 1096
Giving Voice to Augmented Communicators (Rupal Patel,
Northeastern U)
- Listen to Patel's intriguing TED talk, HERE
AAC Session 1097
Outcomes of Clinician Training for Integrating Assistive
Technology for Cognition in the Rehabilitation of mTBI (Carole Roth, Michelle
Wild)
AAC Session 1301
Embedding Augmentative & Alternative Communication in
Naturalistic Teaching Sessions (Lauren Hampton, Courtney Wright, Elizabeth
Fulller, Ann Kaiser)
- More from these authors on their KidTalk research, HERE
AAC Session 1303
Revisiting the Definition of Communicative Competence for
Individuals who require AAC: Research & Evidence-Based Practice (Janice
Light; David McNaughton)
- Read and view previous webcasts and ASHA handouts from Light, HERE
Maybe there will be access to handouts or slideshows available after the fact. Keep your eyes open online and let the SCAAC-Network know what you find (email SCAAC-N, CLICK HERE).
If it's any consolation, the convention will be in Denver, CO, November 12-14, 2015. A little closer to home for us CA-types.
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