Research based strategies will be utilized to promote understanding of core vocabulary and its impact on successfully communicating through AAC. Participants will incorporate core vocabulary strategies in a variety of functional, literacy and academic activities for the purpose of developing proficiency in the area of communication. Participants will investigate ways to adapt current academic environments and activities to promote progress in both academic tasks and communication. Videos and examples will be provided to facilitate learning of techniques.
Audience: Life Skills Instructors, Personnel working with assistive technology, PPCD teachers, special education teachers and speech language pathologists