Supporting students with complex communication needs (CCN) is never a one-size-fits-all process, especially for those with cerebral/cortical visual impairments (CVI). Because CVI affects how students see and interpret visual information, it can also influence how they access and use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Every student has unique visual strengths and challenges that may shift over time, so understanding each learner’s vision profile is key to selecting the right AAC tools and strategies.
Join Mollie G. Mindel, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATACP, as she shares a practical three-part framework for supporting students with CVI and CCN. You’ll explore how to collaborate with IEP teams and vision specialists, identify essential visual and communication needs, and make thoughtful adjustments using built-in AAC app features and settings. Simple changes, such as simplifying layouts or adjusting color schemes, can make a powerful difference in accessibility and communication success.
You’ll walk away with actionable tools, classroom-ready strategies, and fresh ideas to help students with direct-select capabilities communicate more clearly and participate more fully in learning.
Join Mollie G. Mindel, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATACP, as she shares a practical three-part framework for supporting students with CVI and CCN. You’ll explore how to collaborate with IEP teams and vision specialists, identify essential visual and communication needs, and make thoughtful adjustments using built-in AAC app features and settings. Simple changes, such as simplifying layouts or adjusting color schemes, can make a powerful difference in accessibility and communication success.
You’ll walk away with actionable tools, classroom-ready strategies, and fresh ideas to help students with direct-select capabilities communicate more clearly and participate more fully in learning.
