Introduce, Inspire, and Integrate: Tips for Coaching Families through AAC Implementation
Course: #11153Level: Introductory 1.5 Hours 889 Reviews
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is essential across allenvironments and interactions in daily life. This comprehensive course equips speech language pathologists with practical strategies and evidence-based resources to support families and caregivers in implementing AAC effectively, and to facilitate meaningful communication through AAC in diverse settings, from daily routines at home to dynamic community environments.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; RESNA/0.15 Introductory; SAC/1.5
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list at least two resources that can be used to introduce AAC to families/caregivers.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify two strategies to inspire families/caregivers to use AAC alongside a client.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe an approach for naturally integrating AAC into a client’s home environment.
Course created on March 18, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | AAC Overview for SLPs |
| 10-30 Minutes | Introducing AAC to families & caregivers |
| 30-50 Minutes | Inspiring AAC use in everyday home life |
| 50-70 Minutes | Integrating AAC into natural environments |
| 70-85 Minutes | Pulling everything together for successful AAC coaching sessions |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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889 ReviewsPresented By
Elena Hurlburt
MA CCC-SLP
Elena Fader Hurlburt is the founder of Village Voices Speech Therapy and Assistive Technology Services, a community-focused private practice based in Connecticut. As an SLP with over a decade of leadership and clinical experiences within the field of assistive technology, Elena finds true joy in teaching people about the power that augmentative & alternative communication has for enhancing a person’s participation in our world.
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Financial: Elena Fader Hurlburt received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Elena Fader Hurlburt has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.50 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
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