Discuss client characteristics/needs which make different input devices potentially useable/preferable. List two different head tracking input devices and two different brainwave input devices. Improving AAC Services for This presentation will aid clinicians working with adult clients in need of an AAC system to Lauren Zubow, Adults with Intellectual evaluate and choose appropriate SGD systems. We will review decision making tools to choose M.A., CCC-SLP, NC the best fit for an AAC language system given popular available language systems currently on Assistive the market. Case studies will guide participants through the decision making process. Technology Learning Objectives: Program, Charlotte, Explain the AAC evaluation process in the population NC Discuss factors which impact this population’s success in obtaining and using SGD systems Review and compare current popular language systems as they relate to this population Celeste Helling, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP , NC Assistive Technology Program, Charlotte, NC Supporting AAC in the This abstract will discuss various ways to help students using AAC to be successful in the regular Laura Lewis, M.S., General Curriculum education setting. We will provide ideas and strategies for participation, developing CCC-SLP, Assistive modifications and accommodations as well as making growth on the curriculum. Technology Learning Objectives: Specialist, Wake Able to plan how a student using AAC can be successful in the regular education setting County Public Identify ideas and strategies that would be helpful in the regular education setting for Schools, Cary NC students using AAC. Identify strategies for students using AAC to access and respond to common core Betsy Cordle, M.Ed, objectives. Special Education, Assistive Technology Specialist, Wake County Public Schools, Cary NC Vendor Hall 9:00am to 9:30am Concurrent Sessions 9:30am to 10:30am (60 minutes) Re”Fresh” from PRC and Saltillo There are several new and refreshed features in PRC and Saltillo AAC options. This session will Dawn J. Sowers, explore the Accent and NovaChat and recent new and updated offerings in their language M.A., CCC-SLP, AAC systems, access and mounting. There will be time for hands on exploration as well as interactive Specialist with time to discuss feature matching with potential users in mind. Assistive
Discuss client characteristics/needs which make different input devices potentially useable/preferable. List two different head tracking input devices and two different brainwave input devices. Improving AAC Services for Adults with Intellectual This presentation will aid clinicians working with adult clients in need of an AAC system to evaluate and choose appropriate SGD systems. We will review decision making tools to choose the best fit for an AAC language system given popular available language systems currently on the market. Case studies will guide participants through the decision making process. Learning Objectives: Explain the AAC evaluation process in the population Discuss factors which impact this population’s success in obtaining and using SGD systems Review and compare current popular language systems as they relate to this population Lauren Zubow, M.A., CCC-SLP, NC Assistive Technology Program, Charlotte, NC Celeste Helling, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP , NC Assistive Technology Program, Charlotte, NC Supporting AAC in the General Curriculum This abstract will discuss various ways to help students using AAC to be successful in the regular education setting. We will provide ideas and strategies for participation, developing modifications and accommodations as well as making growth on the curriculum. Learning Objectives: Able to plan how a student using AAC can be successful in the regular education setting Identify ideas and strategies that would be helpful in the regular education setting for students using AAC. Identify strategies for students using AAC to access and respond to common core objectives. Laura Lewis, M.S., CCC-SLP, Assistive Technology Specialist, Wake County Public Schools, Cary NC Betsy Cordle, M.Ed, Special Education, Assistive Technology Specialist, Wake County Public Schools, Cary NC Vendor Hall 9:00am to 9:30am Concurrent Sessions 9:30am to 10:30am (60 minutes) Re”Fresh” from PRC and Saltillo There are several new and refreshed features in PRC and Saltillo AAC options. This session will explore the Accent and NovaChat and recent new and updated offerings in their language systems, access and mounting. There will be time for hands on exploration as well as interactive time to discuss feature matching with potential users in mind. Dawn J. Sowers, M.A., CCC-SLP, AAC Specialist with Assistive
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