Dynamic Therapy Solution

Specializing in Speech-Language Services, Augmentative Communication, Assistive Technology, Behavioral Services and the Wilson Reading Program

NEW AAC Webinar Series

Six 30-Minute Webinars For Professionals, Parents & Caregivers $149.00

Earn .3 ASHA CEU’s
(Introductory Level, Professional)

“The Gotta Start Somewhere”
AAC Series
Begins June 1st Register Today!

* “It’s not about the technology…it’s about communicating”

Webinar #1: AAC IT’S AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 (Introduction)

Learn the basics of how to successfully implement the use of AAC systems and why successful AAC intervention is crucial to reducing device abandonment.

Participants will:

  • Identify populations who may benefit from AAC
  • Discuss how to successfully implement the use of AAC systems
  • Tell how to reduce device abandonment
  • Discuss and understand the different types of AAC systems

Webinar # 2: HOW TO TARGET AAC GOALS WITH FUN ACTIVITIES –Part 1

With this webinar you will learn how to think outside of the box when it comes to programming AAC systems for successfully integrating AAC in the home, school, and community settings.

Participants will:

  • Identify how to provide communication opportunities for AAC users
  • Describe how to conduct a needs assessment for all types of AAC users
  • List the four areas of AAC Competencies
  • Discover fun and motivating activities to allow your AAC clients to successfully use their AAC systems.

Webinar # 3: HOW TO TARGET AAC GOALS WITH FUN ACTIVITIES –Part 2

Through a combination of both lecture and video examples we will share ideas and activities with you; which will allow your clients and family members to successfully use their AAC systems. Once the theory is explained, hands on opportunities will be demonstrated. We urge you to try these activities and understand that AAC is a process of trial and error.

Participants will:

  • Identify the four basic communicative functions for AAC
  • Discuss key points to consider when programming AAC systems
  • Discover the importance of anytime/anywhere messages
  • Describe how to incorporate the prompt hierarchy when using AAC

Webinar # 4: MAKE IT FUN, YOU WILL SEE, IT WILL BE MULTISENSORY

Learn how to creatively use music, books and magazines in your AAC activities. Let’s have fun in this webinar talking and singing using AAC.

Participants will:

  • List the components of the Four Block Model
  • Discover the key factors in learning to read
  • Discuss how to incorporate music, educational software and books into AAC
  • Define the power of multi sensory strategies when teaching AAC

Webinar # 5: THE POWER OF ROLE PLAYING USING AAC

The ultimate goal in AAC is independence. This webinar focuses on the use of role-playing to achieve communication independence (e.g. ordering food, presenting to a group, going shopping). Learn how to incorporate role play into your AAC therapy sessions.

Participants will:

  • Tell how to incorporate role-play as a valuable training tool for AAC
  • Discuss ways to become a good role play partner
  • Discover multiple role play activities for all levels, all ages, and a variety of communication environments
  • List how to integrate various role play props

Webinar # 6 BEHAVIORS SPEAK VOLUMES…TURN DOWN THE VOLUME AND LISTEN

This webinar focuses on why our client and family members exhibit challenging behaviors. You’ll learn communication tips and strategies to talk through behaviors using word boards and supplemental communication boards.

Participants will:

  • Describe how to reduce behaviors through use of communication word boards
  • Discover how to use meaningful vocabulary in stressful situations
  • Discuss how to provide choices for redirecting avoidance behaviors

For Questions and/or Registration, please contact Dynamic Therapy Solutions at:

Phone: 661.274.8454

Email: info@dynamictherapysolutions.org

“Gotta Start Somewhere” AAC Series Course Disclosure Statement:

Lisa Sandoval, Co-Owner of Dynamic Therapy Solutions Disclosure:

Financial: Words+ has provided in-kind support for the presentation
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Alisha Magilei-Noterman, Co-owner of Dynamic Therapy Solutions Disclosure:

Financial: Words+ has provided in-kind support for the presentation
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

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