Literacy is a continuum that starts at birth, developing simultaneously and interrelatedly with speaking and listening. Teaching literacy is one of the most empowering things we can do for people who use AAC, and it starts with fostering emergent literacy skills. This seminar will help participants understand literacy from a developmental perspective. It will then focus on building emergent literacy skills by 1) providing access to an AAC system with core language, 2) engaging in shared reading, 3) making reading materials accessible, and 4) engaging in early writing activities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities to further their learning. Discussion will also include how to use AAC in the context of phonological awareness. Resources, strategies, and tools will be shared, giving participants ideas to get started fostering emergent literacy with individuals who use AAC.  

Devices are not required for this training.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to

1. describe the relationship between reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
2. identify four ways to build emergent literacy skills for people who use AAC.
3. apply techniques for developing emergent literacy skills for people who use AAC.
4. list resources, strategies, or tools to support emergent literacy development with people who use AAC.

Agenda

5 minutes - Introduction

15 minutes - Developmental Perspective

80 minutes - Fostering Emergent Literacy

• Provide Access to AAC system
• Engage in shared reading
• Make reading materials available
• Engage in early writing activities

15 minutes - Teaching letters, letter sounds & phonological awareness

5 minutes - Wrap Up

Click here for instructor bio and disclosures 

Session Dates:

No Dates Scheduled. Check back soon!