The AAC Connect Program: 2024

Presenters

Learning Outcomes

Agenda

Disclosures

Requirements

Course Number: ABIO2438

When: September 6, 2024 – September 6, 2029

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: This program discusses a comprehensive approach to AAC support by covering AAC fundamentals, various systems and devices, and training on assessments and strength-based goals. Participants will also learn effective implementation strategies, including core word resources and aided language stimulation while emphasizing the importance of team collaboration to improve communication outcomes.

Who This Course Is Good For:

Any SLP or professional who has one or more clients on your caseload who use AAC.
Any SLP or professional who only has access to a small number of AAC systems.
Any SLP or professional who needs digital resources and comprehensive AAC support.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

Any SLP or professional who has advanced training in AAC or assistive technology.
Any professional who does not currently work with any AAC users or plans to in the near future.

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU-accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series.

Venita Litvack has the following relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose: member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Course Content: This program will focus exclusively on the following AAC apps and will not include information on other similar or related apps: LAMP Words for Life™ (WFL), Touch Chat HD, Tobii-Dynavox (TD) Snap® , GoTalk® Now, Proloquo2Go AAC, CoughDrop.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

Define the core concepts of AAC
List the key features and functionalities of AAC devices, including the Tobii Dynavox I-Series and PRC Accent 1400, based on the device demonstration sessions
Describe the process for conducting AAC assessments and securing funding
Write SMART AAC goals that are strength-based
Describe effective AAC implementation strategies, including the use of core word resources, aided language stimulation, and descriptive teaching methods

Agenda

Modules	Time	Topic
1	33 min	Getting Started with AAC
2	42 min	Listening to AAC Users
3	113 min	AAC Systems Deep Dive
4	33 min	AAC Assessment & Funding
5	34 min	Writing SMART AAC Goals
6	40 min	AAC Implementation
7	42 min	AAC Collaboration

The AAC Connect Program consists of 7 modules, totaling 0.55 ASHA CEUs.

Participants will have access to 8 more courses that are optional and eligible for ASHA CEUs. These courses link out, have separate certificates, and will appear on your ASHA registry under the name listed on the respective course.

BONUS FOR SLP CONNECT MEMBERS:

SLP Connect Members get access to an additional 12 bonus courses that are all eligible for ASHA CEUs.

Complaint Policy

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Requirements

PLEASE CLICK THROUGH ALL THE LESSONS FOR THE PROGRAM TO BE MARKED COMPLETE AND TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE.

How to Earn ASHA CEUs/Certificate

The AAC Connect 2024 Fall Cohort begins September 6, 2024. All of the modules will open on that date and you will be able to start earning ASHA CEUs. In order to earn, you must:

Dive into the videos and work through modules 1-7 at your own pace.
Take a quick moment to fill out the program evaluation survey—your feedback matters!
Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to show off your new skills.
Make sure to complete the evaluation and pass the quiz by the course end date or before your membership ends, whichever comes first.
Double-check that your ASHA information is up-to-date in your profile.

Tassel will handle reporting your course participation to ASHA automatically. You can earn .55 ASHA CEUs/5.5 hours worth of PDH for completing the program requirements. Plus, you can earn more ASHA CEUs when you complete the optional bonus courses.