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Parent Coaching Strategies for AAC in the Home

Parent Coaching Strategies for AAC in the Home

SLP
Parent
AAC & Assistive Tech

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.

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

Agenda

15 minutesReview of research on device abandonment
15 minutesReview parent coaching service delivery model

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - FinancialEmily 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 - NonfinancialEmily Diaz is an ASHA and SIG 12 member.
Course - ContentThis course content will be focused on the parent coaching services provided by Emily Diaz, SLP.
Course - Financial Support & In KindThis course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

ASHA

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

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Parent Coaching Strategies for AAC in the Home

Your purchase includes access to (1) recorded course and submittal of your participation to the ASHA registry. *You must opt-in and add your ASHA credentials after completing all course steps. The course is available through 12/31/2024.
One time fee
$10.00