Effective use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices has the power to transform lives, yet clinicians often encounter barriers that limit successful implementation. This 6-hour conference brings together leading AAC experts to provide practical, evidence-informed strategies for breaking through those barriers and creating functional, meaningful communication opportunities for students and clients.
Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, Cheri Dodge Chin, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, Dr. Dani Gaff, SLPD, CCC-SLP, Emily Diaz, MS, CCC-SLP, and Dr. Loren Fields McMahon, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, will share their expertise in early intervention, school-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration. Together, they will explore how to coach and support caregivers, educators, and other stakeholders in building healthy communication habits, while also addressing the importance of stakeholder buy-in and coaching models that lead to lasting success.
Conference sessions highlight the unique role of occupational therapy in AAC, strategies for weaving AAC into classroom routines, and approaches to modifying routines for multimodal communicators. You’ll also gain insight into empowering early intervention SLPs and families with AAC, as well as writing purposeful and functional goals that support communication across settings.
Through real-world examples, collaborative approaches, and practical takeaways, this conference equips clinicians with the knowledge and tools to overcome barriers, strengthen interprofessional practice, and confidently integrate AAC into everyday routines. Whether you support young children in early intervention or school-aged students in the classroom, you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of confidence and strategies you can apply immediately.
Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, Cheri Dodge Chin, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, Dr. Dani Gaff, SLPD, CCC-SLP, Emily Diaz, MS, CCC-SLP, and Dr. Loren Fields McMahon, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, will share their expertise in early intervention, school-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration. Together, they will explore how to coach and support caregivers, educators, and other stakeholders in building healthy communication habits, while also addressing the importance of stakeholder buy-in and coaching models that lead to lasting success.
Conference sessions highlight the unique role of occupational therapy in AAC, strategies for weaving AAC into classroom routines, and approaches to modifying routines for multimodal communicators. You’ll also gain insight into empowering early intervention SLPs and families with AAC, as well as writing purposeful and functional goals that support communication across settings.
Through real-world examples, collaborative approaches, and practical takeaways, this conference equips clinicians with the knowledge and tools to overcome barriers, strengthen interprofessional practice, and confidently integrate AAC into everyday routines. Whether you support young children in early intervention or school-aged students in the classroom, you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of confidence and strategies you can apply immediately.
