Description:

Using the “Stories and Strategies: A Language Development Model for

AAC,” the first three components of this model will be discussed in detail.  Selecting a story with narrative language components, reading, and re-reading the story will illustrate how language skills are developed within the context of the story that can then be applied through the process of language learning and decontextualization in other communication interactions. Language levels, language functions and vocabulary and pragmatic functions are defined and targeted in storybook reading and AAC system development. A short question and answer session will end this presentation to assess learner objectives; and a short project will be assigned.

Learning Outcomes: 

Participants will be able to…

• Discuss the 4 areas in which language development in storybook reading should target skill development.

• Define the easiest and the hardest skill for an individual who is actively re-reading a story.

• List 5 core words that can be used at the single word language level, to mediate active story re-reading
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Time Ordered Agenda:

Duration in minutes:                      Topic covered:

15                                                        Introduction to the Stories and Strategies: A Language Development Model for AAC & Project Review

15                                                        Storybook selection and Story Reading

30                                                        Determining Language Levels, Language Functions, Vocabulary and Pragmatic Functions

15                                                        Storybook Re-Reading/Re-Telling

15                                                        Q & A

90                                                        Total

Presenter:

Tracy M. Kovach PhD, CCC-SLP has 30+ years of experience supporting individuals using AAC. She has worked in private practice, public schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics; taught AAC and related disabilities courses; and is a former associate professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She has professional involvement in state, country, and international organizations; has presented nationally and internationally; and is an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Fellow. Dr. Kovach lives in Denver; is in private practice; and consulted with the Semantic Compaction Systems Company.

Disclosures:

Financial: Tracy Kovach is a paid subcontractor of PRC-Saltillo.

Non-Financial: Tracy Kovach is an ASHA Fellow and has held leadership positions in ISAAC, USSAAC, and state associations.

Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for and attend this course using your own AACLJ account.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.
• Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.

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