The OFFER Method for Modeling on AAC with Gestalt Language Processors (GLP)

The OFFER Method for Modeling on AAC with Gestalt Language Processors (GLP)

Presenters

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  Nicole Casey

  M.S., CCC-SLP

  Nicole is a certified speech-language pathologist with ten years of experience working with neurodivergent children in a variety of clinical settings. After dreaming about it for a decade, she opened a private practice called Connections Speech Pathology to provide play-based, child-led speech therapy services in her community. Nicole is passionate about providing neurodiversity affirming therapy and beyond to autistic kids in her clinic. She is enthusiastic about supporting gestalt language processors and providing access to AAC to as many children as possible.

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  Amy Zembriski

  MBA, M.S., CCC-SLP

  Amy is a certified speech language pathologist with an extensive background working in a variety of settings, including acute care, skilled nursing facilities, schools, early intervention, and private practice. Additionally, she has had past experience working as an adjunct professor supervising graduate students during their diagnostic clinical practicum. Amy has a passion working with and supporting autistic children and their families using neurodiversity affirming practices. She loves working with gestalt language processors and AAC users.

Learning Objectives

1. Define the OFFER acronym to describe effective models for gestalt language processors who use AAC

2. Deliver effective language models for GLPs using AAC

3. Identify opportunities for modeling language within daily routine

4. Demonstrate what pre-stored messages are available using common AAC systems to meet the needs of gestalt language

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction
15 minutes	Introducing The OFFER Method
15 minutes	Practical Application: Programming Considerations to Support Language Modeling with AAC
15 minutes	Case Studies and Real-Life Examples
10 minutes	Conclusion and Next Steps

Disclosures

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Nicole is the owner of Connections Speech Pathology where she receives a salary. She receive financial compensation for parent and professional coaching calls and consultative services, as well as speaking engagements. Nicole received a speaker fee for this presentation. Nicole is content creator and receive financial compensation for her digital course and related products, called The Great Language Partner Program. Amy is the owner of Speech Therapy Connections LLC where she sees clients for assessment and treatment and receives an annual salary. Amy also receives payments from sales of her digital resources. Amy is receiving compensation for this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Nicole is the owner of Connections Speech Pathology where she receives a salary. She receive financial compensation for parent and professional coaching calls and consultative services, as well as speaking engagements. Nicole received a speaker fee for this presentation. Nicole is content creator and receive financial compensation for her digital course and related products, called The Great Language Partner Program. Amy is the owner of Speech Therapy Connections LLC where she sees clients for assessment and treatment and receives an annual salary. Amy also receives payments from sales of her digital resources. Amy is receiving compensation for this course.
Content Disclosures:	Nicole is the creator of The Great Language Partner Program which is a digital course and community designed to empower all parents and professionals to intuitively connect and communicate with their gestalt language processors. The OFFER Method is one lesson within this program. Amy will share about topics that are discussed in her digital resources.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate 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.

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