Dispelling Parent Myths about AAC Devices and Reduced Verbal Utterances

Educator

SLP

Parent

DEI/culturally responsive practice

AAC & Assistive Tech

Early Intervention

This presentation is designed to teach attendees how to educate parents on the benefits of using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Common misconceptions about AAC devices will be addressed and their impact on verbal communication. Through a detailed and evidence-based approach, the presentation will explore how AAC devices can actually enhance and support a child's overall communication abilities. Clinicians will walk away with practical strategies to better equip families on the role of AAC in language development.

Presenters

Alice L Williams
B.A., SLPA
Alice L Williams, B.A., SLPA, is the owner of Speech with Ms. Alice, LLC, a speech-language pathology practice she founded in 2022. Earning a full academic scholarship, Alice graduated with a Communications B.A. from Oakland University. Alice began her journey within the field of Communication Disorders in 2018. With over 20 years of customer care experience and 15 years in the medical field, she has worked as a speech-language pathologist assistant for the past 5 years, helping preschool, school-age, teenage, and adult clients. A native of Detroit, MI, Alice now resides in Phoenix, AZ her two sons, Christopher and Cameron. In addition to traditional speech services, she also provides business consulting and communication coaching.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe what biases hold families back from using augmentative alternative communication (AAC).
2. Discuss with confidence the pros and cons using AAC.
3. Effectively explain to caregivers why AAC would benefit their child.

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction/Disclosures
10 minutes	Common Misconceptions about AAC's
5 minutes	Pros & Cons of using an AAC
5 minutes	Specific Benefits of using AAC
5 minutes	Q & A

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Alice L. Williams, B.A., SLPA, is the owner and sole proprietor of Speech with Ms. Alice, LLC, a business that offers speech therapy, business consulting, and communication coaching services. In her capacity as the owner, Ms. Williams receives financial compensation from these services. This presentation is not intended to promote any specific products or services from Speech with Ms. Alice, LLC.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Alice L Williams has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Alice L Williams has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

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