Presentation 1 (1 Hr): How to Use the Core Vocab Approach

By the end of this course, you will be able to...

  • Define the core word approach as it is used with AAC

  • Identify how to select appropriate core words for an AAC user

  • Describe how to introduce an AAC system using the core word approach

  • Provide sample therapy ideas for teaching core words using an AAC system

Presentation 2 (1 Hr): AAC Beyond Requesting

By the end of this course, you will be able to...

  • Describe the core vocabulary approach to AAC learning

  • List 13 basic communication skills appropriate for AAC users

  • Describe how to choose which of the 13 basic communication skills to address after requesting

  • Describe how to use communication temptations, modeling, and prompts to teach a child to communicate using AAC

  • Provide examples of how to teach the following communication skills using AAC: protesting, making choices, requesting attention, greeting, sharing/showing, answering questions, asking questions, labeling/commenting

What's Included:

    1. Introduction to AAC and this Web Course

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Presentation 1: How to Use the Core Vocabulary Approach to Teaching AAC (Beginning Communicators)

    2. Quiz 1: Core Vocabulary Approach

    3. Presentation 2: AAC Beyond Requesting: Choosing and Teaching Language Skills for AAC Users who can Make Basic Requests (Progressing Communicators)

    4. Quiz 2: AAC Beyond Requesting

    1. AAC Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Trial AAC with a Child

About this course

  • $40.00
  • 2 Hour-Long Presentations covering getting started with AAC as well as expanding their communication skills
  • AAC Starter Kit with everything you need to trial AAC with a child
  • Certificate of Completion for 2 Hours of Professional Development

Beginning and Intermediate AAC Skills

2 Hour-Long Video Presentations (Recording)

This course includes the recordings of two one-hour webinar presentations conducted through The SLP Solution membership. These presentations will take you through how to get started using AAC with a client as well as how to expand their functional communication skills once they have learned to make basic requests.

Core Vocab Time-Ordered Agenda:
0-5 Minutes: Introduction
5-20 Minutes: Explaining the Core Word Approach
20-35 Minutes: How to Choose Words
35-55 Minutes: How to Introduce a Word/System with Sample Therapy Activities
55-60 Minutes: Summary and Q&A

AAC Beyond Requesting Time-Ordered Agenda:
0-5 Minutes: Introduction
5-10 Minutes: Overview of Core Vocabulary Approach to AAC Learning
10-30 Minutes: How to choose which language skills to target after requesting and how to use AAC to support them
30-55 Minutes: Examples of therapy activities for teaching children the following language skills using AAC: protesting, making choices, requesting attention, greeting, sharing/showing, answering questions, asking questions, labeling/commenting
55-60 Minutes: Summary and Q&A
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AAC Starter Kit

Everything You Need to Trial AAC with a Client

  • Sample AAC Board

    A simple communication board that you can use with a client to determine if a picture communication system is right for them.

  • Core Vocab Learning Activities

    Stories and activities to help teach and practice core vocabulary as you begin using AAC with a client.

  • Step-by-Step Plan for Introducing AAC

    We'll walk you through exactly what you need to do to trial an AAC System with a child (either our picture board or a separate system that the client has). We include step-by-step instructions, letters to parents/educators, data collection systems, and more!

Presented by:

Carrie Clark, CCC-SLP

Welcome! I am a speech-language pathologist based out of Missouri, United States of America. I work full time running the Speech and Language Kids website and our professional membership program at www.SLPSolution.com. In addition to that, I also see speech therapy clients in a local school district one day per week.

I've worked in early intervention, preschool, and k12 schools. I've also run my own private practice and worked in continuing education through my websites. I've spent hours digging through the research on what works and doesn't work in therapy. And I've also spent hours streamlining and simplifying my own practice to help me make the most out of my limited time as an SLP.

Now, I'm ready to help you do the same! I've poured everything I know into creating courses that help you learn the most effective and streamlined ways to support your clients And you'll know that everything I'm recommending is a strategy that I have used myself with great success. My courses will break down skills for you into step-by-step plans that you can implement in therapy right away. And I'll help you learn shortcuts and organization hacks that will save you time and energy and help you love what you do again. I can't wait to get started and show you how much better this job can be!

Carrie Clark, CCC-SLP

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FAQ

  • Do you accept purchase orders?

    Yes! Just send us an invoice from your school that says which courses you would like to purchase and we’ll get everything taken care of.

    Here’s our information for the invoice:
    Speech and Language Kids
    231 S Bemiston Ave Ste 850 PMB 45792
    Saint Louis, Missouri 63105-1920 US

    Business Phone: (888) 982-8412

    Send Invoices to: [email protected]

  • What Ages is this Course For?

    This course could be used with clients of any age that are not speaking or are minimally verbal.

  • Who Should Take this Course?

    This course is designed for speech-language pathologists, speech-language therapists, and speech-language pathologist assistants/aides. This course assumes a basic level of understanding of speech-language pathology and so would be most helpful for those with training and experience in this area. However, caregivers and educators may benefit from this information as well.

  • Can I ask questions or get support while taking the course?

    Yes! Each page of the course will have a forum where you can ask questions and see other participants' questions. I'll be hopping in regularly to answer questions so check back for my response!

  • How long will I have to complete this course?

    You will have access to the course materials for a full 6 months.

  • Can I get continuing education for this course?

    Yes! You can download a certificate of completion for the 2 hours of video content. However, Speech and Language Kids/SLP Solution is not an ASHA-Approved CEU provider so we cannot offer you ASHA CEUs for your participation. You can use the certificate of completion as "Professional Development Hours (PDH)" and they can count toward your 30 hours that ASHA requires. You will need to check with your state licensing organization or your country (if outside USA) to see if they will accept PDH instead of CEUs.