Anthony Arnold, an AAC communicator, will share his communication journey from a user perspective, highlight stories and implementation strategies that supported him, and how his personal opportunities to work nationally increased his empowerment and self-advocacy skills.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate three examples of how to foster good communication from a user perspective.
2. Discuss three current examples of recent national speaking opportunities and their impact.
3. Discuss and apply two impromptu responses during a question-and-answer period.

Agenda:

5 minutes - Introduction and overview of what we’re going to be covering

10 minutes - Early childhood intervention/beginning of a lifelong journey with AAC

15 minutes - How to Integrate AAC in Educational and Social Environments

10 minutes - AAC Language development for all activities and environments without duplicating systems – user point of view

10 minutes - AAC users' national experience and self-advocacy (adulthood). What systems should be in place post-school

10 minutes - Question and Answers/ wrap up/ evaluation

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Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
• All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

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Session Dates:

• Online with Kirk Behnke and Anthony Arnold
  May 14, 2024 : 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT