Simple AAC: starting and using a variety of AAC tools with new learners

Educator

Parent

SLP

Early Ed/Parents: assistive tech

SLP: AAC & assistive tech

SLP: caseload management

OT: AAC & assistive tech

OT: school based

This course is designed to provide a playful and enriching introduction to AAC techniques and strategies specifically tailored for new learners. Participants will explore various tools and methods that support communication development, with a focus on making learning fun and accessible. By using creative activities and hands-on demonstrations, participants will walk away with numerous resources that are easily accessible to all!

Presenters

Amy Prince & Amber Ladd
MA-CCC, SLP, BCBA & CCC, SLP, BCBA
Amy Prince and Amber Ladd are the co-founders of The TALK Team, a speech therapy practice and TALK ABA, Inc. located in Fresno, CA. They are both graduates of CSU Fresno and are both dually certified as Board Certified Behavior Analysts as well as Speech Language Pathologists. Amy is also certified as an educational advocate. Amy and Amber founded The TALK Team in 2006, and since that time, have worked diligently to provide high quality, specialized services to children with a variety of speech and language needs. TALK has now expanded into other areas of California including Visalia, Sacramento, and Santa Ynez. Their mission is creation of communication for all children, regardless of diagnosis or ability level. They provide training for Speech Pathologists, BCBA’s, OT’s and support personnel across the country.

Learning Objectives

1. Define AAC and its role in supporting communication development in young children.
2. Identify the benefits of early AAC implementation for language acquisition and social interaction.
3. Demonstrate practical methods to integrate AAC techniques into everyday interactions and play activities.
4. Design and implement AAC-enhanced play scenarios that promote language development and engagement.

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction to Early Augmentative Communication
10 minutes	Fundamentals of AAC for new learners
15 minutes	Exploration of AAC Tools and Technologies
15 minutes	Integrating AAC in Play-Based Learning
10 minutes	Personalizing AAC Strategies
5 minutes	Q&A and Closing Reflection

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Amy Prince and Amber Ladd operate a Teachers Pay Teachers store and an Amazon Storefront. Amy Prince and Amber Ladd are Receive are receiving compensation for this course. Amy Prince and Amber Ladd offer other presentations on varied topics for compensation.
Non- Financial Disclosures:	Amy Prince has no non-financial relationships to disclose. Amber Ladd has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Amy Prince has no additional content information to disclose. Amber Ladd has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Purchase the whole Augmentative and Alternative Communication Series: $149.00
Your event registration includes access to (5) recorded courses plus a 30 min bonus 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. Courses are available through 12/31/2025.

Simple AAC: starting and using a variety of AAC tools with new learners: $25.00
Your event registration 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 by the 15th of the month after you view the course.

Simple AAC: starting and using a variety of AAC tools with new learners