Learning Language Using AAC

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For AAC Awareness Month, SPG presents Learning Language Using AAC by Creating a Culture of Inclusivity w/ a System of Multi-Tiered Supports

SPG Therapy &amp; Education presents: "Learning Language Using AAC by Creating a Culture of Inclusivity with a System of Multi-Tiered Supports."<h3>Presented by Christopher Bugaj, MA CCC-SLP</h3>WHEN: Thursday ,October 2ndTIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (PST)WHERE: ZOOMCOST: FREECE Information: This course offers 0.2 ASHA CEUs and 0.2 Speech State CEUs through SPG Professional Development Provider (PDP-12). Certificates of Completion will be provided to all participants.<h4>ASHA-APPROVED CEU PROVIDER</h4><h3>Description:</h3>A Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework helps schools and organizations structure their resources effectively. In this model, Tier One supports are accessible to all learners, Tier Two supports address the needs of specific groups, and Tier Three supports are tailored to the unique requirements of individuals. Traditionally, AAC device selection often occurs through a detailed assessment process and is provided as a Tier Three support. But what if AAC devices were offered more broadly to include Tier Two or even Tier One supports? Imagine if any learner over the age of three who entered a school and did not use intelligible verbal speech as their primary form of communication automatically received an AAC device without waiting for an initial AAC assessment. How would this shift impact outcomes?This concept, known as the Specific Language System First Approach, reimagines AAC selection and implementation. This session will explore the benefits of this approach in supporting language development for AAC users while providing strategies to ensure learners who need alternative systems or individualized Tier Three supports receive the tools they need to become effective communicators—able to express anything, anytime, in any way, to anyone.<h4>Learner Outcomes:</h4><ul><li>Describe the key components of the Specific Language System First (SLSF) Approach and its alignment with a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework.</li><li>Analyze the potential impact of implementing AAC as a Tier One or Tier Two support on learner outcomes, equity, and improved language development.</li><li>Explore inclusive AAC implementation strategies that prioritize early access to robust language systems while also identifying when individualized Tier Three supports are necessary.</li></ul><h4>Time Ordered Agenda:</h4>5:00 – 5:10 pm: Welcome &amp; Overview5:10 – 5:30 pm: MTSS Framework &amp; AAC in Context5:30 – 6:00 pm: Reimagining AAC: The Specific Language System First Approach6:00 – 6:30 pm: Benefits &amp; Impact on Language Development6:30 – 6:55 pm: Practical Strategies for Implementation6:55 – 7:00 pm: Closing &amp; Q&amp;A<h4>Instructional Level:</h4>Intermediate<h4>Target Audience:</h4>Speech Pathologists and Service Providers<h4>CE Credit Information: 0.2 ASHA CEUs</h4><h4>Completion Requirement:</h4>To successfully complete this course, participants must attend the entire presentation, submit the course evaluation form, and complete the self-assessment.<h4>Learning assessment:</h4>Informal Q&amp;A, Seat time, completion of the course evaluation form and self-assessment.<h3>About Christopher R. Bugaj, MA CCC‐SLP:</h3>Christopher R. Bugaj, MA CCC‐SLP is the Assistive Technology Specialist for Loudoun County Public Schools. Chris co-hosts the Talking With Tech podcast featuring interviews and conversations about augmentative and alternative communication and has hosted The A.T.TIPSCAST; a multi‐award winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. Chris is the author of The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome For All first and second editions, published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Chris is the co-author of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year, Tips to Activate Inclusive Learning (QuickWins Strategy Cards), and The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools which are published by ASCD and ISTE. Chris co-authored two chapters for a book published by Brookes Publishing titled Technology Tools for Students with Autism. Chris has presented over 725 live or digital sessions at local, regional, state, national and international events, including TEDx.

<h4>Financial Disclosures:</h4>The author is being paid to present this webinar. All other disclosures can be found at http://bit.ly/bugajdisclosures<h4>Non-financial Disclosures:</h4>Presenter is involved in the following non-financial roles:- Joy Zabala Fellowship Steering Committee member- Advisor for CAST Center on Inclusive Technology &amp; Educational Systems- Advisor for CAST AEM Center- Former Faculty at the Center for Technology &amp; Disability- Author for Brookes Publishing- Former member of XceptionalEd Podcast Network- Member of the International Society for Technology in Education- Member of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education- Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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