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Complex Communication Needs: Beyond the Basics

If you have students with complex communication needs using augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) on your caseload, then you’re in the right place! Sometimes therapy can feel tricky with this population, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this course, we will explore best practices for treating complex communication needs along with activities that go beyond the basics you already know and support the curriculum in the classroom. Using what you already know about language intervention and pairing it with evidence-based practice for AAC, we will have you feeling confident to take on this next school year.

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Complex Communication Needs: Beyond the Basics

If you have students with complex communication needs using augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) on your caseload, then you’re in the right place! Sometimes therapy can feel tricky with this population, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this course, we will explore best practices for treating complex communication needs along with activities that go beyond the basics you already know and support the curriculum in the classroom. Using what you already know about language intervention and pairing it with evidence-based practice for AAC, we will have you feeling confident to take on this next school year.

Presenters

  • Emily Diaz

    MS CCC-SLP

    Emily Diaz, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with a special interest in AAC. She has 7 years of experience supporting children & young adults with complex communication needs in the school setting. Emily shares free ideas & strategies for AAC implementation on her YouTube channel, as well as Instagram (@emilydiazslp). She also offers paid workshops, webinars, and consulting services through her private practice - Emily Diaz, SLP.

Learning Objectives

Learn evidence-based practices for augmentative & alternative communication.
Discuss the importance of aligning AAC interventions with curriculum.
Identify new activities and lessons that support complex learners.

Agenda

Agenda

10 minutesReview of best practices for treating complex communication needs
40 minutesReview of activities that go beyond the basics & support the curriculum
10 minutesReview SLP Toolkit lesson plan

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - FinancialEmily Diaz is the owner of Emily Diaz, SLP and receives payment for professional development, consulting, coaching, and private practice services. Emily Diaz is receiving an honorarium for leading this workshop.
Speakers - NonfinancialEmily Diaz has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Course - ContentEmily Diaz has no content disclosures relevant to this presentation.
Course - Financial Support & In KindThis course is sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

Customer Reviews

Complex Communication Needs: Beyond the Basics
$20.00
If you work with students using AAC for complex communication needs, this course is for you! Discover best practices and engaging activities that go beyond basics to support classroom curriculum. Combining your language intervention skills with evidence-based AAC strategies, you’ll gain confidence to tackle the upcoming school year with success. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.