Is your student's AAC progress stalled? This session goes beyond the typical assessment and device selection, diving into the critical neurophysiological factors that impact a child's ability to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) independently.
Explore the hidden challenges of cognitive load, motor memory, and sensory processing in non-speaking children. We will examine how a child's developing sensory and motor systems directly influence their success with AAC, and how past developmental interruptions may be impacting their current performance.
Leave with a new framework for instruction that "matches" the child's unique developmental profile, empowering both the child and their support team. Gain a deeper understanding of the cognitive and motor mechanisms we all share, and learn to identify specific postural and sensory cues that inform your teaching.
You will learn to:
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Identify and manage the causes of "cognitive overload" in AAC users.
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Define and apply the concepts of "cognitive load" and "motor memory" to enhance AAC independence.
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Recognize specific postural characteristics that reveal underlying vestibular and tactile processing needs in children.
Transform your approach to AAC and unlock the full communicative potential of your students.
Session materials and costs are partially funded by state or federal grants.