There is a rapidly growing awareness of the importance of a culturally responsive practice when supporting students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This course aims to counter the systematic lack of resources and training available to SLPs who work with diverse populations who require AAC, and practically prepare them to better assess diverse students’ needs and implement impactful interventions.
To complete this course, you will need to read AAC for All: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practice. If you do not already have a copy of the textbook, you can purchase it at Plural Publishing.
On Demand
Course Type: Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/1.15 Advanced, Professional; IACET/1.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/11.5; SAC/11.5
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify professional/cultural biases as part of the path to developing cultural competency to support a culturally responsive practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss differing perspectives on disability and AAC/AT.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the main considerations for a culturally responsive assessment and intervention.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the steps to providing family-centered communication partner training and collaboration.
Course created on June 10, 2024
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Mollie Mindel
MS CCC-SLP, ATACP
Mollie G. Mindel is a Speech Language Pathologist and AT/AAC Specialist working in the schools. She primarily supports CLD students with complex communication needs, spanning from Early Intervention through Adult Transition. Currently, Mollie works for the Contra Costa SELPA located in the San Francisco East Bay in California as a SELPA AT/AAC Service Provider. In that role, Mollie works across numerous districts supporting staff, students and their families in their AAC journey. Her focus is on empowerment and communication access through training, coaching, and advocacy. Additionally, as an assistive technology specialist, Mollie supports students with significant written language deficits to access their educational programs and gain confidence as scholars.
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Jeeva John
MS CCC-SLP
Jeeva John Rao is a bicoastal Speech Language Pathologist and AT/AAC Specialist. She runs a private practice with a focus on AAC and Communication Partner Training. Currently, she is working behind the scenes of educational technology as a software engineer and developer.
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Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented in cooperation with Plural Publishing.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Advanced Level
1.15 ASHA CEUs
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
Continued, LLC, DBA SpeechPathology.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 1.2 CEUs for this program.
Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 11.5 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.
California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board: SpeechPathology.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Continuing Professional Development Provider, approval number PDP 268. This course may meet the requirements for 11.5 hours of continuing education credit for SLPs as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. The responsibility for determining whether or not this specific course counts toward an individual's requirements for license renewal is up to the individual. Please refer to the CA state board rules regarding allowable topics and self-study limits: http://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/licensees/ce_req.shtml. Live webinars on SpeechPathology.com do not count as self-study courses toward California professional development requirements.
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.