Communication Management in ALS: Topics, Tools, and Tips for the SLP
Course: #11158Level: Intermediate 1.5 Hours 274 Reviews
This course equips clinicians with essential tools and strategies for managing communication in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As technology and evidence-based practices evolve, staying confident in providing augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) services can be challenging. Designed for clinicians working with adults with complex communication needs, this course offers practical guidance to enhance skills and improve care.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; RESNA/0.15 Intermediate; SAC/1.5
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the shared-decision making process in ALS care, including its key components, benefits, and the challenges associated with implementation.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the AAC category system, the role of the SLP, and various interventions at each stage.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least 3 available assistive technologies to support the communication needs of individuals living with ALS.
Course created on March 27, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Shared decision making & evidence-based practice in ALS care |
| 20-35 Minutes | AAC categories 1 & 2 for ALS: Voice/message banking; voice cloning |
| 35-55 Minutes | AAC category 3 for ALS: AAC apps, cognition, technology compensation |
| 55-60 Minutes | AAC category 4 for ALS: Wheelchair mounting |
| 60-85 Minutes | AAC categories 5 & 6 for ALS: Alternative access methods |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
Reviews
274 ReviewsPresented By
Kim Winter
MA, CCC-SLP
Kim Winter is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT. She has more than 25 years of experience, working exclusively with adults in the medical setting. Kim provides services in the Outpatient Department, as well as the Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Clinics, providing interventions to individuals with motor neuron diseases, muscular dystrophies and Parkinsonian disorders. Much of her career has been spent providing AAC services to adults with a wide variety of both acquired and developmental disabilities. She has served as a guest lecturer for the graduate level AAC class at the University of Connecticut and in 2011 was selected as a co-presenter on ALS and Management of Dysphagia at the ASHA National Convention. She also manages an AAC lending program within the state of CT, providing AAC devices free of charge to those in need. Kim is a member of ASHA's Augmentative/Alternative Communication Special Interest Group (SIG 12) and previously served on its Professional Development Committee.
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Financial: Kim Winter received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Kim Winter has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
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