Parent Coaching Strategies for AAC in the Home

This session will address the importance of parent involvement with AAC in the home setting. Research shows that when parents have the tools and strategies to support AAC implementation they model more words and feel more confident with the device. For SLPs, knowing how to use a coaching service delivery model can increase the positive outcomes of AAC for your clients.

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Presenters

Emily Diaz
MS CCC-SLP
Emily Diaz, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with a special interest in AAC. She has 7 years of experience supporting children & young adults with complex communication needs in the school setting. Emily shares free ideas & strategies for AAC implementation on her YouTube channel, as well as Instagram (@emilydiazslp). She also offers paid workshops, webinars, and consulting services through her private practice - Emily Diaz, SLP.

Learning Objectives

Describe the research on AAC device abandonment
Decribe the importance of a parent involvement in AAC implementation
Apply knowledge of parent coaching strategies/span>

Agenda

15 minutes	Review of research on device abandonment
15 minutes	Review parent coaching service delivery model

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Emily Diaz is the owner of Emily Diaz, SLP and receives payment for professional development, consulting, private practice services, and resources. Emily is an independent contractor with Meaningful Speech, LLC. Emily received an honorarium from Bright Ideas for this course.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Emily Diaz is an ASHA and SIG 12 member.
Course - Content	This course content will be focused on the parent coaching services provided by Emily Diaz, SLP.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Parent Coaching Strategies for AAC in the Home: $10.00
This course highlights the critical role of parent involvement in successful AAC use at home. Learn how equipping families with tools and strategies boosts confidence and increases modeling. SLPs will also explore the coaching service delivery model to enhance outcomes and empower caregivers in supporting AAC users. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Foundations of Communication Series (Entire Series)

$95.00

Support students with complex communication needs through this three-course bundle designed for speech-language pathologists and educators. Learn how to gather meaningful assessment data, apply the SETT framework for assistive technology decisions, and create communication-rich environments that align with educational standards. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, these courses provide practical tools and strategies to enhance communication across the academic day. Includes access to all three recorded courses and optional ASHA reporting.