USSAAC (United States Society for Augmentative/Alternative Communication) is pleased to sponsor .3 ASHA CEU's for a three part webinar. All material is done on-line and this is offered for FREE. This event is graciously sponsored by AbleNet. Info below: (feel free to pass this along to anyone you know that may be interested)

Communication Starts with C but Begins with You! Presented by: Elizabeth S. Rush, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM

Meeting Description:

Communication Starts with C but Begins with You!

Three Part Course: June 21, 2011 July 12, 2011 August 9, 2011

ASHA Certified (.1 CEU) per session

Identifying intervention strategies and applications for persons with complex communication needs remains a challenge. Multimodal approaches to AAC intervention within naturalistic environments provide significant opportunities for cultivating intentionality and supporting language acquisition. This series of webinars will aid in gaining insight into utilization of symbols for teaching and shaping behaviors that function as meaningful and appropriate communication. Participants will learn strategies for employing symbols and technology to support the four main purposes of communication: expressing wants and needs, developing social closeness, exchanging information and fulfilling social routines.

Course 1 - June 21, 2011 - Unleash the Power of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Your AAC users are not talking with their peers, use few communicative functions and are unmotivated to communicate. What can be done to nourish functional, generative communication? This course will address using a variety of technologies and strategies to stimulate use of meaningful and appropriate communication.

Learner Outcomes:
1.The participant will be able to identify the meaning of functional communication and the requisites for communication.

2.The participant will be able to describe six strategies for supporting the development of communication skills using single message devices.

3.The participant will be able to explain 12 ways to utilize sequencers to encourage functional communication in a variety of settings.

Webinar begins at 9:00am Pacific time, 10:00am Mountain time, 11:00am Central time, 12:00am Eastern time.

Session sign in begins at 15 minutes prior. This session requires you to call in to access the audio.

Certificate of Attendance will be available at completion.

Registration:

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=nbgcfl7wvbxq

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Jump Start Interactive Communication for AAC Users Presented by: Elizabeth S. Rush, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM

Meeting Description:

Communication Starts with C but Begins with You
Three Part Course: June 21, 2011 July 12, 2011 August 9, 2011

ASHA Certified (.1 CEU) per session

Identifying intervention strategies and applications for persons with complex communication needs remains a challenge. Multimodal approaches to AAC intervention within naturalistic environments provide opportunities for cultivating intentionality and supporting language acquisition. These webinars will provide insight into utilization of symbols for teaching and shaping behaviors that function as meaningful and appropriate communication. Participants will learn strategies for employing symbols and technology to support the four main purposes of communication: expressing wants and needs, developing social closeness, exchanging information and fulfilling social routines.

Course 2 - July 12, 2011
Jump Start Interactive Communication for AAC Users

Are you challenged with getting your students to use their AAC systems effectively? Are you constantly searching for ideas that will lead them to learning the power and joys of communication? Let’s explore activities, strategies and technology to support learning, practicing and using communication that is interactive, generative and functional.

Learner Outcomes:

1. The participant will be able to relate six methods to support learning, practicing and using functional communication in numerous environments.

2. The participant will be able to identify six appropriate topics with ideas for supporting activities and materials to motivate use of meaningful communication.

3. The participant will be able to identify pertinent device features for consideration when selecting and utilizing lite technology communication systems.

Webinar begins at 9:00am Pacific time, 10:00am Mountain time, 11:00am Central time, 12:00am Eastern time.

Session sign in begins at 15 minutes prior. This session requires you to call in to access the audio.

Certificate of Attendance will be available at completion.

Registration at:

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=gzbbumgw3xuv

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Language, Learning and Literacy for AAC Users Presented by: Elizabeth S. Rush, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM

Meeting Description:

Communication Starts with C but Begins with You!

Three Part Course: June 21, 2011 July 12, 2011 August 9, 2011

ASHA Certified (.1 CEU) per session

Identifying intervention strategies and applications for persons with complex communication needs remains a challenge. Multimodal approaches to AAC intervention within naturalistic environments provide opportunities for cultivating intentionality and supporting language acquisition. These webinars will provide insight into utilization of symbols for teaching and shaping behaviors that function as meaningful and appropriate communication. Participants will learn strategies for employing symbols and technology to support the four main purposes of communication: expressing wants and needs, developing social closeness, exchanging information and fulfilling social routines.

Course 3 - August 9, 2011 - Language, Learning and Literacy for AAC Users

Still looking for strategies to motivate your AAC users to participate in group situations, to be engaged in learning opportunities and to have more influence over their environments? Discover creative activities and a variety of technologies to utilize in meeting the language, learning and literacy needs of many different individuals with diverse modes of communication.

Learner Outcomes:

1.The participant will be able to relate six strategies to encourage functional use of communication in group settings.

2.The participant will be able to explain rationale for using games, music, literacy, role playing, and storytelling to support communication.

3.The participant will be able to able to relate how suitable AAC supports can increase participation and inclusion of individuals with complex communication needs.

Webinar begins at 9:00am Pacific time, 10:00am Mountain time, 11:00am Central time, 12:00am Eastern time.

Session sign in begins at 15 minutes prior. This session requires you to call in to access the audio.

Certificate of Attendance will be available at completion.

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=arvsywixriep

Information about the Speaker:

Elizabeth (Libby) S. Rush, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM

Libby is an SLP in Private Practice with specialties in augmentative communication, assistive technology and emergent literacy. She was Director of Speech, Language and Hearing Services at a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities for 28 years. Her 43 years of experience includes providing communication services in public schools and 2 facilities for persons with cognitive delays as well as functioning as a special education classroom teacher and resource teacher. She received the Award of Excellence from NCATP. Past president of the NC Augmentative Communication Association, she additionally functioned as newsletter editor, program chair and as a member of the membership and long range planning committees and received The Honors of the Association. She has provided numerous national and international workshops, presentations, institutes and distance learning video conferences and has published in state, national and international publications.