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Plan for Success: Implementing AAC with Young Children (Session 1 out of 3)

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    Plan for Success: Implementing AAC with Young Children (Session 1 out of 3)

    This virtual, interactive 2-hour session equips SLPs with foundational and introductory knowledge of AAC, practical strategies for AAC implementation, and fostering collaboration with teams and families. Through case studies, reflective activities, and collaborative planning, participants will gain actionable insights to enhance children’s needs and communication outcomes.  

    Target Audience

    Introductory level

    Internal staff, SLP, and OT

     

    Learner Outcomes

    Learner Outcomes: 

    1. Define AAC and its role in enhancing communication for people with complex communication needs 

    1. Identify 3 different types of lite tech and high-tech options for AAC 

    1. Describe 3 different situations where recommending AAC is warranted 

    Important: 

    • Registration notes: Must register in WisdomWhere 

    • Directions for accessing virtual TEAM webinar link  

    Timed Agenda:

    9-11 Eastern Time 

    9:00-9:15 AM Welcome/Introduction 

    • Brief overview of session objectives 

    • Ice Breaker Activity: What does communication mean to you? 

    • Wordle/Word Cloud 

    9:15-10:15 AM: What is AAC? Why recommend AAC? 

    • Definitions 

    • Lite Tech (PECs, AAC, switches, etc.) 

    • High Tech (SGDs and associated apps) 

    • Review of EBP / myths around AAC 

    • When to recommend AAC 

    • Special considerations question on IEP (?) 

    10:15-10:45 AM: Break Out Rooms/Collaboration 

    • Discuss a scenario where a student needed AAC. Why did you recommend AAC?  

     

    10:45-11:00 AM: Break Out Room Summary / Q&A 

    • Note taker: type responses simultaneously 

    • Document “repeat responses” to highlight commonality

     

     

     

Event Session Information
Days 1
Scheduled Date/Time
    
05/09/2025 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Virtual/Microsoft Teams Virtual
Title Plan for Success: Implementing AAC with Young Children (Session 1 out of 3)
Session Contact Amanda Gonzalez
Email :Amanda.Gonzalez@elwyn.org
Instructor(s)
Laura Slotkoff, Meng McLendon
Units/Costs
 
Credits - Select
Professional Development Hours /2 Hours
0.2 ASHA CEU
ACT 48 /2 Hours
Special Instructions
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Meeting ID: 252 546 494 508
Passcode: KS7wz2R9

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+1 724-761-2289,,684136427# United States, New Castle
Phone conference ID: 684 136 427#
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Important Information

0.2 ASHA Continuing Education Units 

Meet Our Presenter:  

Laura  Slotkoff:

Disclosures: Laura has no relevant relationships to disclose. 

Laura Slotkoff is an occupational therapist (OT) and RESNA-certified assistive technology professional (ATP) with extensive experience providing evaluations and training on AT/AAC for preschool and school-age students with special needs. She currently works as AT Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Temple TechOWL program, which provides AT and related services for people with disabilities throughout Pennsylvania. 

Meng McLendon:

Disclosures: Meng has no relevant relationships to disclose. 

Meng McLendon is a speech-language pathologist who works at Temple University's Institute on Disabilities where she is a an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services coordinator. In this role, Meng manages an early intervention grant with the City of Philadelphia to provide Assistive Technology (AT) consultations to parents, caregives, and service providers working with the early intervention populations (0-3 years and 3-5 years). Prior to joining the Institute on Disabilities Meng worked in the early intervention and public school settings providing direct speech therapy services.

 

 

 

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