Let’s Get Digital! Engaging Activities to Support AAC Learning

Pandemic teaching introduced us to a whole new world of digital activities, which can still be used during in-person therapy and teaching. This session will explore easy-to-acquire and highly engaging digital materials to support AAC learning. Come and fill your toolbox with resources that will make AAC support fun and functional!

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Presenters

Sarah Gregory
M.S. CCC-SLP
Sarah Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and works as an Assistive Technology and inclusive programming consultant in the Ithaca City School District in Upstate New York. She specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a public school setting with a focus on inclusion. Sarah has presented on these topics at national and statewide conferences. She shares ideas and strategies for AAC and teletherapy on her YouTube channel, as well as on Twitter and Instagram @SarahGregorySLP.

Learning Objectives

List three AAC therapy activities that can be used both virtually and in person.
Use technology to provide Aided Language Stimulation
Identify two advantages of digital materials for AAC therapy.

Agenda

5 minutes	engagement and motivation in AAC learning
5 minutes	AAC modeling
20 minutes	examples of digital resources to teach AAC

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Sarah receives a salary from the Ithaca City School District. Sarah receives income and honorariums from speaking engagements and online courses including Bright Ideas Media.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Sarah is a member of ASHA and ASHA Special Interest Group 12 (AAC)
Course - Content	Sarah has no additional content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

Let’s Get Digital! Engaging Activities to Support AAC Learning: $10.00
Pandemic teaching opened the door to engaging digital activities that remain useful in in-person therapy. This session explores accessible, fun digital materials to enhance AAC learning and support. Fill your toolbox with practical resources to make AAC therapy both enjoyable and effective. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.