Collaborative Literacy Support for AAC Users

Name: Collaborative Literacy Support for AAC Users
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In this School of Speech episode, we explore how SLPs and classroom teams can team up to bring meaningful, inclusive literacy opportunities to AAC users. You'll learn how push-in support and station teaching can transform the classroom into a language-rich environment. Walk away with practical ideas for embedding literacy into daily routines—and discover what true collaboration looks like when everyone is working toward communication access for all.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the role of literacy in AAC and explain the foundational principles of the science of reading as they relate to AAC users.

Identify at least three strategies for teaching emergent literacy skills, such as alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and early reading and writing, for AAC users.

Develop a collaborative lesson plan with teaching staff to provide meaningful push-in literacy-based services to AAC users.

Carolyn Dolby

MS, CCC-SLP

Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing assessments and interventions for students in the public school system. In her prior experience as a clinician, she has served populations across the lifespan in medical, in-home, and private practice settings. Her graduate-level courses prepare the next generation of school-based dysphagia providers. In her ‘Bite-Sized Advice’ private practice, she provides consultation services and dysphagia support nationwide. Carolyn, an internationally recognized speaker and published author, is known for her engaging presentations that emphasize dynamic dysphagia services.

McKinzee Steve

MA, CCC-SLP

McKinzee Steve, MA, CCC-SLP, is a school-based speech language pathologist with experience managing the AAC program for a large urban school district. Her professional interests include AAC, autism, bi/multilingualism, and literacy.

Accreditation

To earn continuing education credit, full attendance is required; participants must view the entire course. Credit will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz and course evaluation. For live webinars, all course components—including the quiz and survey—must be completed by the end of the day of the event to receive live CE credit. For on-demand courses, all modules, including the quiz and course evaluation, must be completed within 30 days. Partial credit is not permitted.

If you need accommodations for this course, please contact us at info@speechtherapypd.com.

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Intermediate Level

0.10 ASHA CEU

Speech Therapy PD is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 481.

Course Timeline

5 min: Introduction and Background

15 min: What is AAC book club?

15 min: What are the EBPs and Activities used during AAC book club?

15 min: Tips for Successful Collaboration

10 min: Conclusions, Q&A

Course Disclosures

The content of this course is based on the research and experience of the presenter. You are responsible to do your own research to determine if the information and skills taught are appropriate for your clients/students/patients.

Disclosure Statement for Carolyn Dolby:

Financial:

Carolyn Dolby receives compensation for providing dysphagia support services to school districts. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Houston teaching summer session graduate classes. Carolyn is the owner of Bite-Size Advice Consulting. She receives compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com.