Pixon Project: An AAC Language Development Kit and Curriculum

Course Description

There is a need within the field of AAC for professionals to advocate for and outline curriculum for the systematic development of language with children using AAC strategies. The Pixon Project was conducted in order to provide just such a curriculum. Over a 2 year period, the Pixon Project Kit was developed which provides the following materials: a curriculum, manual communication boards, a system of pictures, and educational support materials.

This workshop is a "working experience" for participants, involving lecture, demonstrations, video examples, and group activities. Following a quick overview of the Pixon Project Kit, participants will review the curriculum (called the PLLAN), engage in activities to practice implementing the PLLAN modules, and develop plans for implementing the curriculum in classrooms. In addition, participants will be encouraged to discuss how other educational technology could be used in conjunction with materials from the Pixon Project Kit (e.g., interactive white boards, etc). PASS software will demonstrate ease of transition from a Pixon manual communication board to appropriate PRC technology.

Participants do not need to bring a device.