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Activity Steps

Description

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) will learn how personalized early augmentative alternative communication (AAC) interventions can benefit a child with complex communication needs. SLPs will learn how each system is selected and the benefits of personalized AAC for children with complex communication needs. The effectiveness of personalized AAC on literacy development for children with complex communication needs will be explained through use of a case study which includes use of a personalized AAC intervention over a six-month period for a 3-year-old girl with developmental delay and complex communication needs.

Accreditation

This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area).

Purpose of Activity

To gain knowledge about how personalized early augmentative alternative communication (AAC) interventions can benefit a child with complex communication needs

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe personalized augmentative alternative communication (AAC) and how each system is selected.
  2. Summarize the benefits of personalized AAC for children with complex communication needs.
  3. Identify the effectiveness of personalized AAC on literacy development for children with complex communication needs.
Price: $15.00

Credits:

  • ASHA 0.15 CEU

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Levels, Professional Area).

Test Code: TLD3211
Published: Jul/Sep 2021
Expires: 7/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 4/5 (80%)
Authors: Janice Light, Ph.D; Allison Barwise; Ann Marie Gardner; Molly Flynn
Specialties: Communication, Language, Speech