Description:  

The beginning steps of language “decontextualized” through story re-enactment and specific activities will be discussed.  Language learned within the context of the story will be used in activities and environments outside of the story, but with reference to it.  The concept of “story expansions” will be introduced as the process by which language is used across modalities for story decontextualization activities related to: art, music and movement and cooking.  This will serve as ways in which language can be used for social communication and interaction, and particularly for AAC language skill development. A short question and answer session will end this presentation to assess learner objectives; and a short project will be assigned.

Learner Outcomes: 

Participants will be able to…

• Identify the step in the Stories and Strategies: A Language Development Model for AAC that begins the process of language decontextualization.

• List 2 activities used to prepare for story re-enactment as a “play”.

• Discuss how story expansions decontextualize language.

Time Ordered Agenda:

Duration in minutes:                      Topic covered:

15                                                        Stories and Strategies: A Language Development Model for AAC, continued, & Project Review

15                                                        Story Decontextualization using Story Re-Enactment

15                                                        Story Decontextualization using Story Expansions

15                                                        Q & A

60                                                        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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