Below is a listing of live, online training on various topics, including TouchChat & Saltillo’s dedicated AAC devices. Please email info@prc-saltillo.com with any questions about trainings.
Looking for an informal, interactive, fun way to improve your communication partner skills? Learn along with other parents of children who use AAC! Learn more about AAC Group Coaching.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a webinar/training if there are less than 4 participants registered.
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Confirmation and participation details will be e-mailed to you shortly after your registration is completed. We request that you join the class 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure that you are ready when the instructor begins the presentation.
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Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.25
This course will go beyond basic customization, helping participants fully embrace and utilize the features available on the NOVA chat and Chat Fusion devices. Participants will learn how to complete updates, create and import pages, modify button actions, create visual scenes, set up a profile, and transfer media to/from the device. This will also include a discussion about using the Chat Editor companion software to backup vocabulary and create materials. Implementation ideas will be integrated throughout the presentation, which will include how to use Stories and Scripts. Finally, the resources on the Saltillo Website will also be explored.
This is an intermediate level training and assumes the participant can perform the following: duplicate a vocabulary file, create a new button, and customize a button label, message, picture, and style. These topics are covered in other trainings.
This course will not review the settings related to scanning and/or head pointing on the Chat Fusion device.
This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat and Chat Fusion devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications. Devices are required for this training. Please bring a NovaChat, Via Pro or iPad loaded with the latest software.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
10 Minutes - Introduction, Review Handouts, Set the Stage
10 Minutes - Updating Devices
15 Minutes - Customizing Review (customize button, hide, highlight, change background color)
20 Minutes - Exploring Button Actions
25 Minutes - Pages (changing navigation, creating a page from template, importing pages)
20 Minutes - Chat Editor
10 Minutes - Exploring More Button Actions (e.g., Record/Play Audio)
10 Minutes - Profiles
10 Minutes - Visual Scenes
10 Minutes - Explore other Saltillo Resources (e.g., Website, Data Logging)
10 Minutes - Wrap Up/Discussion
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Dates:
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Join us for a walkthrough of the new and improved AACFunding.com website! Come learn how you can collect, collaborate, and apply for a speech-generating device through the new AAC Funding Portal.
Dates:
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This one-hour training will step you through the TouchChat settings menu, show you how to set up abbreviations, change pronunciations, find the version, share with Social Chat and use the new Word Finder feature. You will also learn how to choose and copy a vocab so that it can be modified, import pictures from your computer, edit buttons, access the help menu and make in-app purchases for additional vocabularies.
**It is suggested that you have an iPad/iPod/iPhone with TouchChat loaded on it in front of you during the training (but not required) so that you are able to follow along and get hands-on practice.
This presentation will focus exclusively on TouchChat and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
20 minutes - Overview of settings & finding the version
15 minutes - Choosing and copying a vocab, importing pictures & editing buttons
10 minutes - Editing abbreviations/pronunciations, Hide mode, Word Finder
15 minutes - Exploring SocialChat, Making in-app purchases, Help Menu, closing TouchChat, website tour
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Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This one-hour training will take you through creating, duplicating and importing pages and editing page layouts. You will learn how to create gestures and add different button functions such as navigate and visit. Transferring vocabulary files using AirDrop, iTunes, and iShare will also be examined.
**It is suggested that you have an iPad/iPod/iPhone with TouchChat loaded on it in front of you during the training (but not required) so that you are able to follow along and get hands-on practice.
This presentation will focus exclusively on TouchChat App and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
25 minutes - Creating & editing pages, duplicating & importing pages, creating page animations and adding gestures.
25 minutes - Copying photos into the device, iShare, Importing/exporting files to/from iShare & TouchChat, Importing/exporting files to/from iTunes & TouchChat.
10 minutes - Transferring a vocabulary file using AirDrop, website tour.
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Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This course will review and explore the features and functions of Chat Editor. Chat Editor is a free companion program for the NovaChat, Via with TouchChat, as well as the TouchChat Application. It is available as a download on your Windows desktop or laptop computer. Participants will learn how to install, set up a configuration, customize a vocabulary, and back up a customized file using Chat Editor. Chat Editor offers an added bonus of customizing a vocabulary file without taking the device away from the user and easily transferring the file at a convenient time. Additionally, participants will observe how to quickly utilize the capture tool to create a button sequence that can be used in visual supports.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 min - Intro/What is Chat Editor?
10 min - How to Install and Configure Chat Editor
5 min - Components of the Chat Editor: Menu functions
20 min - Customize a vocabulary- duplicate a file, edit a button
10 min - Back up/transfer a customized vocabulary to and from Saltillo Chat Devices and TouchChat Express/TouchChat application.
5 min - Capture feature to create a visual support
5 min - Conclusion/Wrap-up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
It can be so overwhelming to search for resources to support AAC online. A Google search will lead you to so many options. Where do you start? Come join us for this 60-minute session and learn about six different online resources designed specifically to help families and professionals provide engaging, research-based implementation strategies that will improve language and communication for AAC learners. You will get an overview of these online resources, including:
This course is intended for speech-language pathologists, educators/classroom staff, families, and anyone interested in learning about online resources for AAC implementation.
Learning Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Introduction
5 minutes - Explore AAC
10 minutes - AAC Language Lab
15 minutes - Chat Corner and PRC Implementation Activities
5 minutes - Realize Language
15 minutes - AAC Learning Journey
5 minutes - Summary and Questions
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Dates:
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Have you just purchased TouchChat or received an AAC device with TouchChat on it? Join us as we look through the vocabulary files available in TouchChat, how to get started with customizing a vocabulary file, how to start modeling language in TouchChat, and where to find more resources to help you get the most out of your TouchChat app.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 min - Introduction
10 min - Vocabulary file options
20 min - Initial Customizations (copy vocabulary file, choose a voice, edit a button, link a page)
10 min - Plan core words to model during an activity
5 min - Practice Modeling with TouchChat
5 min - Discover Online Resources
5 min – Questions
Dates:
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Join us for a live tour of Realize Language! Realize Language is an exciting new way to view data collected from AAC devices and apps. Using simple charts, graphs, and images, you can now observe an individual's progress over time.
Learner Outcomes
Instructor:
Russell Cross, BSc(Hons) Psych; MRCSLT
Director of Clinical Applications
Dates:
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.30
This seminar will explore the vocabulary options available in the Basic TouchChat application, as well as the options available as in app or bundled purchases. Participants will be provided hands on opportunity (on your own device) to customize. Customizing includes button customization, page creation (from template), and alternate keyboard options. Additionally, participants will explore settings to fit the client needs. Instruction on iTunes/AirDrop/iShare for back-up will be demonstrated. Basic considerations for beginning implementation will be discussed, as well as additional resources.
This presentation will focus exclusively on TouchChat App and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
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Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.30
Looking to learn more about the TouchChat app and how to use it in your AAC practice? Then this course is for you. You will learn about the history of TouchChat and what is available within the app. An overview of the settings and features of the app, as well as how to customize the app and get started with it in your practice will be covered in this session. Resources to help support you with using TouchChat will be shared.
This training is intended for individuals who have already purchased the application or are interested in learning more about the application.
Participants are encouraged to bring an iOS device with the TouchChat app installed. Devices will not be provided.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 min - Introductions & Agenda
15 min - Overview of TouchChat app & Updating the app
25 min - Explore vocabulary options: Default and in-app purchase options.
30 min - Explore setting options.
45 min - Customizing TouchChat
10 min - Explore back up options
20 min - Additional Features in TouchChat
20 min - Implementing TouchChat Throughout the Day
10 min - Resources and conclusion
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
The successful implementation of an AAC device depends on the skills of the AAC user, as well as the skills of all communication partners in the environment. The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a crucial communication partner; however, many AAC users often receive physical therapy (PT) and/or occupational therapy (OT), in addition. The focus of this session is on implementing an AAC device for a multi-disciplinary team, including PTs and OTs. This session provides an overview of core language, the importance of communication partners, and how to implement a device. SLPs may implement many of these strategies, as well, and assist members of the team in implementing an AAC device with ideas, suggestions, and further support. Implementation strategies discussed include aided language input, using sabotage to elicit communication, establishing routines, and using scripts. Participants will have the opportunity to put it to practice through hands-on activities.
Devices are not required for this training.
Learner Outcomes:
Time Ordered Agenda:
10 minutes Introduction/Reasons for using AAC
10 minutes What is core language?
20 minutes Aided language input and how to do It
15 minutes Other strategies for implementation
5 minutes Summary and Questions
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.15
What is AAC? Could AAC benefit children under 3 years of age? If so, when and how do I get started? These questions and more will be discussed in this 90 minute introductory session about AAC and early intervention. Participants will learn about the different types of AAC available, and how those can support language and communication. The course will discuss common myths and parental concerns surrounding AAC in the birth to three population. Strategies and resources are provided to help early interventionists support parents in considering and using AAC options.
Learner Outcomes
1. Describe the different types of AAC used in Early Intervention.
2. Discuss three common concerns regarding AAC and Early Intervention.
3. Identify three resources to support AAC in Early Intervention.
Agenda
5 minutes - Introduction
30 minutes - Setting the Stage: What is Early Intervention? What is AAC?
20 minutes - Common myths and parental concerns surrounding AAC and Early Intervention
30 minutes - Strategies and Resources to get started
5 minutes - Questions and Wrap up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Join the fun on the AAC Language Lab. Learn how to get started and create a learning plan for your student based on language objectives.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
Instructor:
Jane Odom, M.Ed.
Training and Implementation Specialist
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.20
Literacy is a continuum that starts at birth, developing simultaneously and interrelatedly with speaking and listening. Teaching literacy is one of the most empowering things we can do for people who use AAC, and it starts with fostering emergent literacy skills. This seminar will help participants understand literacy from a developmental perspective. It will then focus on building emergent literacy skills by 1) providing access to an AAC system with core language, 2) engaging in shared reading, 3) making reading materials accessible, and 4) engaging in early writing activities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities to further their learning. Discussion will also include how to use AAC in the context of phonological awareness. Resources, strategies, and tools will be shared, giving participants ideas to get started fostering emergent literacy with individuals who use AAC.
Devices are not required for this training.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to
Agenda
5 minutes - Introduction
15 minutes - Developmental Perspective
80 minutes - Fostering Emergent Literacy
15 minutes - Teaching letters, letter sounds & phonological awareness
5 minutes - Wrap Up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
Creating goals and measuring progress for individuals who use AAC can be a challenging process for a variety of reasons, including subtle growth, environmental and communication partner considerations, and differences in language growth for individuals who use AAC. While there are available goal banks to use, these still require tweaking and may not always be appropriate for individual clients.
This course will provide participants with a goal writing framework, assessment tools, and resources so they have the skills to write meaningful goals for clients who use AAC. Participants will engage in goal writing in order to learn about the goal attainment scale, assessment with AAC considerations, and the linguistic and operational communicative competence. This course will help participants reflect on where their client is (baseline), where they want to go (goals), and how to get there (a plan).
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Introduction; Setting the stage
20 minutes - Explaining the AAC Goal Framework
5 minutes - Introduce Case Study
30 minutes - Review of two of the communicative competencies, with discussion of available resources and practice writing objectives for each area
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This course follows AAC: Ready – Set – GOAL! Part One. In Part Two, we will continue to address the unique challenges of writing goals for individuals who use AAC, including differences in language acquisition, environmental considerations, and communication partner considerations. Rather than reviewing a bank of goals, in this course, we will continue to use the goal attainment scale and SMART terminology as a framework for writing meaningful goals.
This course will pick up with covering the communicative competences for AAC, taking an in depth look at social and strategic communicative competencies. Participants will engage in goal writing in order to learn SMART terminology. We will discuss monitoring progress, as a goal is only as good as your ability to measure it. This course will help participants reflect on where their client is (baseline), where they want to go (goals), and how to get there (a plan).
It is necessary for participants to take Part One prior to taking Part Two for understanding.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
30 minutes - Review of remaining two communicative competencies, with discussion of available resources and practice writing objectives for each area
10 minutes - Fine tuning with SMART
15 minutes - Monitoring progress
5 minutes - Wrap up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.15
Creating goals and measuring progress for individuals who use AAC can be a challenging process. In theory, this shouldn’t be that much harder than writing any other language or academic goals, right? One thing that is often different about the AAC goal-writing process is that teachers and therapists simply don’t know enough about AAC and what skills contribute to helping someone become a competent and successful communicator. While there are available goal banks to use, these still require tweaking and may not always be appropriate.
This course will provide the participants with resources, tools, and a framework so they have the skills to write goals and objectives on their own. Participants will engage in goal writing in order to learn about the four areas of communicative competence, the goal attainment scale, and SMART terminology. This course will help participants reflect on where their client is (baseline), where they want to go (goals), and how to get there (a plan).
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
5 minutes - Introduction; Setting the stage
15 minutes - Explaining the AAC Goal Framework
5 minutes - Introduce Case Study
50 minutes - Review of four of the communicative competencies, with discussion of available resources and practice writing objectives for each area
10 minutes - Fine tuning with SMART
5 minutes - Wrap up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.25
Achieving Authentic Communication: Implementation Toolkit
This class will review elements of implementation to help participants achieve authentic communication with their clients. Participants will learn about communication, a complex multimodal process, involving the interaction of three elements: functions of communication, the environment, and communication partners. This will include a discussion about how to move beyond requesting and what to do as the communication partner. Additionally, participants will learn about the importance of creating communication opportunities, and how to do so for their clients. Examples will be used throughout the seminar and participants will have hands on experience using several tools to help clients achieve authentic communication.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
10 min - Introduction/What is Authentic Communication?
25 min - Functions of Communication, beyond requesting
15 min - The Environment
30 min - Communication Partners and their roles
45 min - Creating Communication Opportunities
15 mi - More tips and Tools
10 min - Discussion/Conclusion
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
So you have taken the first steps on your AAC journey to modeling core language, but how do you continue to grow your AAC learners language skills? Making sure that target a variety of reasons for communication will provide more opportunities for growing language. Expanding on the messages that use core words will help you take those next steps with using AAC. We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing a communication function, choosing core words and phrases, writing a script for aided language input, and practicing how you model on the device.
Join us for an interactive session to help you and your child take another step into AAC.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and Demonstrate Strategies
5 minutes - Practice Strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and Questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 16 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 14 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 25 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 15 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 22 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 19 - Getting Buggy
May 17 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 21 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This course will review and explore the features and functions of Chat Editor. Chat Editor is a free companion program for the Saltillo line of devices (i.e. NOVA chat, Chat Fusion, and TouchChat Express), as well as the TouchChat Application. It is available as a download on your Windows desktop or laptop computer. Participants will learn how to install, set up a configuration, customize a vocabulary, and back up a customized file using Chat Editor. Chat Editor offers an added bonus of customizing a vocabulary file without taking the device away from the user and easily transferring the file at a convenient time. Additionally, participants will observe how to quickly utilize the capture tool to create a button sequence that can be used in visual supports.
This presentation will focus exclusively on Chat Editor for NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion and TouchChat devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
A laptop or desktop computer with the Chat Editor Application is required for this training.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
AGENDA
5 minutes Intro/What is Chat Editor?
10 minutes How to Install and Configure Chat Editor
10 minutes Components of the Chat Editor: Menu functions
10 minutes Customize a vocabulary- duplicate a file, edit a button
15 minutes Back up/transfer a customized vocabulary to and from Saltillo Chat Devices and TouchChat Express/TouchChat application.
5 minutes Capture feature to create a visual support
5 minutes Conclusion/Wrap-up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This course will review and explore vocabulary files that are available on the NOVA chat devices and TouchChat application. This course will help professionals/parents to better understand pre-selected vocabulary files, specifically, who developed them, why they were developed, and how they are organized. Participants will be provided with “hands-on” time to learn the vocabulary files that are presented. By better understanding the vocabulary files, participants will be more equipped to select the most appropriate vocabulary files for a client using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat and TouchChat and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
5 minutes - Intro/Vocabulary Selection
25 minutes - Vocabulary Description
25 minutes - Vocabulary Exploration – hands on
5 minutes - Conclusion/Wrap-up
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If this is an online training:
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.15
This class will review and explore vocabulary files that are available on the NOVA chat devices and TouchChat application. This course will help professionals/parents to better understand pre-selected vocabulary files, specifically, who developed them, why they were developed, and how they are organized. Participants will be provided with “hands-on” time to learn the vocabulary files that are presented. By better understanding the vocabulary files, participants will be more equipped to select the most appropriate vocabulary files for a client using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
10 minutes - Intro/Vocabulary Selection
30 minutes - Vocabulary Description
35 minutes - Vocabulary Exploration – hands on
15 minutes - Discussion/Conclusion/Wrap-up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
It can be so overwhelming to search for resources to support AAC online. A Google search will lead you to so many options. Where do you start? Come join us for this 45-minute session and learn about five different online resources designed specifically to help families and professionals provide engaging, research-based implementation strategies that will improve language and communication for AAC learners. You will get an overview of these online resources, including:
This course is intended for speech-language pathologists, educators/classroom staff, families, and anyone interested in learning about online resources for AAC implementation.
Learning Objectives:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Introduction
5 minutes - Overview of Explore AAC
10 minutes - Overview of AAC Language Lab
10 minutes - Overview of Chat Corner and PRC Implementation Activities
10 minutes - Overview of Realize Language
5 minutes - Overview of Group Coach/Summary/Questions
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.20
TouchChat, created by Saltillo, is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. There are so many great features included in TouchChat, but where do you begin? Communication is a fundamental human need and this session will help participants achieve maximum potential with TouchChat app. We will explore vocabulary and spend some hands-on time personalizing it for your child/student. You have spent the time personalizing, now you’ll learn options for backing up and sharing customized files. You will learn about resources and strategies to help you maximize potential while communicating with TouchChat by Saltillo. We will end our time together with time for questions and discussion. Join us for this fun, interactive session and discover potential with TouchChat!
Intended audience: parents, caregivers, school staff, speech-language pathologists that work with TouchChat app users.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
15 min - Welcome, meet and greet
40 min - Language, Communication, and Vocabulary
20 min - Making it Personal
15 min - Baking up and Exporting files
15 min - Implementation Strategies & Resources
15 min - Questions & Discussion
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If this is an online training:
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This workshop will present research-based techniques to increase communication for individuals using a speech generating device (SGD) via communication partner education. Participants will learn about communication and communication characteristics common to both partners, how to increase communication by modifying their own behaviors, and six techniques to incorporate into everyday communicative contexts. Participants will view video scenarios of various communication partner roles and communication contexts, as well as situations they may encounter on a regular basis with the individual using the SGD.
Note: This is a two-part series. In order to gain the most knowledge and experience, it is recommended you take both seminars.
Learner Outcomes:
Define communication and identify communication characteristics common to individuals that use AAC and their communication partners.
Describe evidence supporting partner instruction and the various techniques.
Demonstrate mastery of six techniques to improve communication with individuals that use AAC.
Agenda:
5 min - What is communication?
10 min - Past research/evidence
40 min - Six techniques to improve communication with practice
5 min - Review and questions
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This workshop will present a research-based strategy to increase communication for individuals using a speech generating device (SGD) via communication partner education. Participants will learn about a simple 3-4 step strategy to incorporate into everyday communicative contexts. Participants will view videos of various communication partner roles across communication contexts, as well as situations they may encounter on a regular basis with the individual using the SGD.
Note: This is a two-part series. In order to gain the most knowledge and experience, it is recommended you take both seminars.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
10 min - Evidence supporting storybook use for learning strategies for partner instruction and language learning
10 min - Read Ask Answer (RAA) strategy
10 min - Read Ask Answer Prompt (RAAP) strategy
20 min - RAA & RAAP strategy practice
10 min - Review and questions
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
As the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine how helpful it would be to actually see the words being used and the progress being made by people who use a speech generating devices (e.g., NOVA chat, Chat Fusion). This course offers one possible approach to help visualize such data through the use of data logging and Realize Language, a subscription-based web tool. Participants will learn the what, why, and how of data logging, an available feature within Saltillo’s Chat Software and the TouchChat application. This will include a discussion about how to use Realize Language in order to visualize and communicate the information in a more efficient and meaningful way. Case study examples will be used to illustrate how visualizing the data can have positive impacts on team communication, intervention planning, and progress monitoring. Discussion will include ideas for putting it into practice as well as identifying possible barriers and benefits of using data logging.
This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion and TouchChat devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
Devices are not required for this training.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
10 Minutes - Review of data logging
15 Minutes - Overview of how to use data logging within Saltillo Chat Software and TouchChat Application
15 Minutes - Demonstration of using Realize Language to “see” the data with case study examples
10 Minutes - Discussion of benefits, barriers, and considerations to using data logging
10 Minutes - Conclusion
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.45
This class will benefit anyone working with a child using WordPower on a Saltillo AAC solution (e.g., TouchChat, NovaChat, Chat Fusion). It will provide the opportunity for one or more people from the team to work together to learn and brainstorm ideas to move beyond requesting.
This class will infuse learning into hands-on activities with the AAC system. Topics covered will include: core vocabulary, modeling without expectation, WordPower organization and software features to support early literacy and classroom participation. Participants will explore and learn how to use Saltillo’s implementation tools and resources to help maximize success. Topics will include case-study examples and discussion about how to apply the information to individual children/students. Examples of activities include: modeling while reading a book, creating an “Early Book” page to support literacy, using button capture to create quick materials, and saving pictures and sentences for early writing. Fun will be had by all.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
15 minutes - Introduction
30 minutes - Hands-on Vocabulary Exploration
30 minutes - Modeling without Expectation: Application & practice
30 minutes - Core Vocabulary: Application & practice
30 minutes - WordPower Organization: Application & practice
15 minutes - Morning wrap up
45 minutes - Reading: development, Saltillo supports, application & practice
45 minutes - Writing: development, Saltillo supports, application & practice
15 minutes - Case study discussion
15 minutes - Wrap up, Conclusion
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: $139.00
CEUs: 0.50
We are delighted to host our autumn Northeast AAC Summit in beautiful Rochester, New York! This full day in-person event will focus on AAC and Literacy with guest speakers, time for hands on exploration and a panel discussion.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Time Ordered Agenda:
15 minutes: Introduction
75 minutes: Preschool Spotlight: Using Language to Anchor Literacy.
75 minutes: Breakout Sessions focusing on hands on literacy implementation stations.
75 minutes: Literacy Spotlight for School Aged Populations.
60 minutes: Panel discussion: Literacy and AAC implementation: barriers and solutions.
Presenters:
Guest Preschool session presenters:
Grace Keegan, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist who works at Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES from 2020, primarily in their special education preschool settings. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Nazareth College of Rochester. She has a special interest in working with students who use AAC devices and other complex communication needs.
Financial: Grace Keegan is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Laura McNally, MS. Special Education B-6, has been an educator for 15 years, spending the last seven years working at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES as a special education preschool teacher. Over the last several years, Laura has placed a strong focus on literacy and language in her instruction, immersing students in varied opportunities to play, learn and grow. Laura attributes student success to the collaborative atmosphere and high expectations her SLP and classroom team strive for and values the resources BOCES 2 is able to provide to her students (Assistive Technology, AAC devices, direct consult support by providers, etc.).
Financial: Laura McNally is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Leigh Nenni, M.S., CCC-SLP has been employed with Monroe2-Orleans BOCES since 1984. Through 1990, Leigh provided speech and language therapy services to students enrolled in the BOCES early intervention program in school age programs. During that time, Leigh recognized the power of AT and AAC, and help to develop and oversee the BOCES2 Assistive Technology Services Department, and AT lending library program Today, Leigh works as an assistive technology consultant, providing coaching services and training to students, school personnel and families. Outside of work, Leigh enjoys time with her family and friends, reading, and being outdoors in the sunshine!
Financial: Leigh Nenni is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Guest School Age session presenters:
Casey Olson, M.S., CCC-SLP has been a speech pathologist since 2013 and is employed with Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES. She earned her master’s degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. In 2018 she moved to a position as an assistive technology consultant where she works with teachers, classroom teams SLPs, and families to provide training, support, and consultation for AAC users.
Financial: Casey Olson is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist
Carrie McKain, M.S., Ed., has been a Special Education Teacher since 2009 and employed with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES. She earned her master’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY in 2008. She became an assistive technology consultant in 2016 and works with students, teachers, therapists, and families, to provide AAC consultative services and trainings. In the summer, she goes back into the classroom and teaches during the Extended Year School Program. She’s passionate about AAC and literacy.
Financial: Carrie McKain is an employee of Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
PRC-Saltillo presenters (hosts):
Catherine Brumback, M.A., CCC-SLP
Financial: Catherine Brumback is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Jennifer Edge-Savage, M.S., Ed.S, OTR/L
Financial: Jennifer Edge-Savage is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
David Kay, M.E., OTR
Financial: David Kay is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Gina Sparrow, M.A., CCC-SLP
Financial: Gina Sparrow is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Emily Yosuico, M.S., CCC-SLP
Financial Emily Yosuico is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
This interactive course begins with a review of PRC-Saltillo’s Chat Editor, the free companion software that is available to use with both the TouchChat Application and the NovaChat Line of devices. After creating a configuration, participants will observe how to transfer and open a vocabulary file within Chat Editor software. Engaging, hands-on learning experiences will be provided that include learning how to print pages, use the button capture tool to create button sequences, and to paste these button sequences into provided templates to create quick and easy visual supports and materials.
A laptop or desktop computer with the Chat Editor Application is required for this training.
This presentation will focus exclusively on Chat Editor for NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion and TouchChat devices and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
AGENDA
10 minutes Review Chat Editor
10 minutes Create a configuration & open a vocabulary file
5 minutes Print pages
30 minutes Use capture tool to create button sequences for use in visual supports and materials.
5 minutes Conclusion/Wrap-up
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If this is an online training:
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.25
But my student can’t talk how do we expect them to read and write?! Can an AAC device really assist in developing literacy? Communication and literacy are directly connected. By increasing the skills for one, we enhance the learning for the other skill. This course will provide participants with an in depth overview of modeling, core vocabulary and basic skills to integrate literacy in the classroom. In order to increase communication for students using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices, it is important to develop reading and writing skills for these individuals. In addition, reading and writing are critical to academic success. In this presentation, learn about strategies you can use to increase communication, gain new skills to incorporate an AAC device in the classroom and walk away with some tools used successfully in the classroom.
This presentation will focus exclusively on NOVA Chat, Chat Fusion, TouchChat Express and TouchChat App and will not include information regarding other similar or related applications.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to…
Agenda:
10 min - Introduction, Activity
25 mi - An in depth description of modeling will be described along with examples.
20 min - Core vocabulary will be defined and examples provided.
5 min - Relationship between Core Words and Sight Words
15 min - Structure of WordPower
60 min - New skills and tools that enhance literacy in the classroom for individuals using augmentative and alternative communication will be learned.
15 min - Questions and Discussion
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: In-Person ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.30
This workshop will provide an overview of core vocabulary and how it is represented in Saltillo systems. Core vocabulary is comprised of the words we use for communication regardless of context. About 80% of the words we use will be core, and teaching these words to individuals using AAC is particularly important. In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of what core vocabulary and how it fits in with language development and communication. Participants will explore core vocabulary with WordPower through a hands-on activity. Strategies for teaching core vocabulary within lessons and daily routines will be discussed. Participants will plan for use of core vocabulary in social and academic environments.
Devices are optional, but if you have a NovaChat, Via Pro or TouchChat app to follow along it is encouraged.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 3 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 3 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 8 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online non ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs:
Language learning occurs in steps. As a communication partner, you are crucial to helping your child develop language and communication. You model language for your child during daily activities, you respond to your child’s attempts to communicate, and you help them learn to say words in a more efficient way. But what do these steps look like when it comes to Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)? We will explore three simple steps, with different everyday activities, to help you and your child learn to use his/her device more effectively at home: choosing words, planning a question or comment, and modeling on the device.
Devices for this training are optional. If you would like to bring a device, please bring an Accent, NovaChat, or iOS device pre-loaded with our software.
Learner Outcomes:
Agenda:
5 minutes - Welcome and Intro
10 minutes - Discuss and demonstrate strategies
5 minutes - Practice strategies
10 minutes - Reflections and questions
Join us for additional topic discussions and dates:
Nov 9 - Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About at Meal Times
Dec 7 - Talking in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 11 - Whatcha Got Cookin'?
Feb 1 - We HeART AAC!
Mar 8 - AAC Goes Jurassic!
Apr 5 - Getting Buggy
May 3 - Best Friends Furever! Let's Talk About Our Pets
June 7 - Summer Staycation
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.15
So, you have heard about core vocabulary, but what is it really? This workshop will provide an overview of core vocabulary and how it is organized in WordPower for Saltillo and TouchChat. We will discuss strategies to model core vocabulary and plan for communication opportunities throughout the day. Participants will complete planning tools and explore resources available on Saltillo’s Chat Corner of implementation supports.
Learner Outcomes
Agenda
5 minutes - Introduction
20 minutes - Core vocabulary
20 minutes - WordPower
30 minutes - Complete implementation planning tools
5 minutes - Chat Corner tour
10 minutes - Summary and Questions/Answers
Please note the following details regarding this course:
If this is an online training:
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
You may have heard your child’s speech pathologist use the phrase “core words” during his/her sessions to help your child learn language and communicate on their AAC device. But what are core words and why do we teach them to children using AAC? And how do you continue to teach your child these critical language skills at home? Fear not! This 2- part workshop will provide an overview of core vocabulary and how it is represented in Saltillo systems. During this session, we will help you develop a better understanding of core vocabulary and how it is used in everyday language. Language development, as well as how it relates to core vocabulary will also be discussed. Lastly, we will go over basic AAC modeling concepts that you can apply with your child at home. Join us for Part 2 of this workshop to learn about ways to implement core vocabulary in your everyday life!
Learner outcomes:
Agenda:
10 minutes - Introduction and Overview of goals
10 minutes - Reasons for Communication and Language Development
15 minutes - Overview of Core Vocabulary
20 minutes - Aided Language Input
5 minutes - Questions/Wrap-up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live in-person & online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
Now that you know the basics of core words and strategies to model them, how do you implement this knowledge into everyday life? Let us help! This session will focus on applying the strategies we learned in Part 1, focusing on how to choose what core vocabulary to model for various activities. Activities include shared book reading, various toys, and even cooking in the kitchen! What words will you choose to help your child learn to communicate during these activities using his/her device? Join us to get some ideas!
Learner outcomes:
Agenda:
10 minutes - Introduction and Overview of Aided Language Input
15 minutes - Words First/Activity First
10 minutes - DECIDE
20 minutes - Expanding Core and Finding words
5 minutes - Questions/Wrap-up
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Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.10
How do you know which words to target for new AAC users? In this first phase of Your Core Mission you will learn about core vocabulary. We will explore this concept by reviewing typical language development. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to experience using core vocabulary in choosing early language targets. This will demonstrate how core vocabulary can enhance AAC users’ ability to express themselves in a wide variety of settings and situations.
Join us on this mission to discover the power of core vocabulary! This is Phase 1 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.
Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower.
Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, NovaChat, Via with TouchChat or Via with LAMP Words for Life, or iPad with TouchChat or LAMP Words for Life app to follow along, it is encouraged.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Time Ordered Agenda:
5 minutes Introduction
20 minutes Overview of Communication Functions and Core Vocabulary
10 minutes Core Vocabulary in Typical Early Communication
20 minutes Core Vocabulary in AAC Instruction
5 minutes Discussion, questions, and next steps
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Please note the following details regarding this course:
If this is an online training:
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.15
In the first phase of Your Core Mission you learned about the power of core vocabulary. So how is core vocabulary organized in AAC? Your second core mission is to learn how core vocabulary is represented in two robust AAC vocabulary systems from PRC-Saltillo. Through videos, hands-on demonstration, and interactive exploration we’ll develop an understanding of the features of LAMP WFL and WordPower.
Continue your mission towards supporting meaningful communication with core vocabulary! This is Phase 2 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.
Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower. Recommended prerequisite skills include: solid understanding of core vocabulary (e.g., completion of Phase 1).
Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, NovaChat, Via with TouchChat or Via with LAMP Words for Life, or iPad with TouchChat or LAMP Words for Life app to follow along, it is encouraged.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Time Ordered Agenda:
5 minutes Introduction
15 minutes Review and Overview of Core Vocabulary in AAC Implementation
25 minutes WordPower vocabulary overview with hands-on practice
25 minutes LAMP Words for Life overview with hands-on practice
10 minutes Hands-on combined WordPower & LAMP Words for Life clinical activity
10 minutes Discussion & Questions
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Type: Live Online ASHA
Price: Free
CEUs: 0.15
We will continue to discover “Your Core Mission” in phase 3 of this series. During part one and two of the series, participants explored the power of core vocabulary in AAC systems as well as how core vocabulary is realized in two specific language systems: LAMP Words for Life and WordPower. Our next step to complete our mission is to dive deeper into how to implement these language systems to foster communication and language development. This 90-minute class will highlight strategies for getting started with core vocabulary for those who use AAC. Participants will apply these strategies and learn how to support children who use LAMP WFL and WordPower through hands-on practice working through case studies and in engaging with videos and active discussion.
This is Phase 3 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.
Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower. Recommended prerequisite skills: strong understanding of core vocabulary and organization of LAMP WFL and WordPower (e.g., completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2).
Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, Chat Fusion, NovaChat, PRiO, TouchChat Express, Via Pro, LAMP Words for Life app, or TouchChat app to follow along, it is encouraged.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Time Ordered Agenda:
10 minutes Introduction
15 minutes Typical Language Development and Teaching Core Vocabulary
45 minutes Planning for Implementation of Core
15 minutes Case studies with LAMP WFL and TouchChat with WordPower
5 minutes Questions
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Please note the following details regarding this course:
If this is an online training:
Dates:
No Dates Scheduled
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