Basic requesting is a good place to start when introducing someone to communicating with AAC.  However, requesting is only one of many reasons people communicate.  This one-hour implementation class reviews how people use language to communicate and what you can do to help individuals get beyond basic requesting.  Practical examples and materials will be used throughout the course.

Devices are not required for this training.

Learner Outcomes

1. Name five functions of communication (reasons people communicate other than requesting)
2. Choose appropriate vocabulary to target a variety of communication functions
3. Structure an activity to target a variety of communication functions

Agenda

5 minutes - Introduction
10 minutes - A Familiar Tale...
15 minutes - Communicative Intent, Language Functions, and Vocabulary Selection
10 minutes - Strategies to Target One Language Function Across a Day
15 minutes - Strategies to Target Multiple Language Functions Across an Activity
5 minutes - Summary and Questions

Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for and attend this course using your own AAC Learning Journey account.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance. Partial credit is not given.
• For those wanting ASHA CEUs or certificate for hours:

-Participate in polls/quizzes throughout the presentation, if applicable.

-Complete our PRC-Saltillo ASHA Certificate Form

-The PRC-Saltillo ASHA/Certificate Form will not be accepted after the course ends.

• Certificates will be available to all participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.
• We get better with your feedback, please be sure to complete our post-course survey.
• If you need accommodations for special needs, please contact seminars@prc-saltillo.com at least 10 days prior to the start of your course. We will review your request and respond as soon as possible.

If this is an online training:

• Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
• Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
• Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

 Instructor bio and disclosures

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