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Designed for the non-SLP specialist, this well-loved session from Therapies in the School 2024 delivers on the practical and effective ways all school therapists can communicate with their students, using a variety of AAC. Presenter, Mia Baugher, shares evidence based practice in an approachable and actionable way for therapists who want to improve their communication and connection with students who use or would benefit from AAC.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
What does it mean to truly use affirming strategies to connect and communicate with students who use AAC and those who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood? Build your foundation of connection with these students by learning to incorporate all types of AAC in your therapy and educational activities. Communication is not just for speech-language sessions. You can support students’ communication development at the same time as you address motor, regulation, academic and other educational needs. This session is designed to build communication confidence for PTs, OTs and educators, but it is also for the speech pathologist who is just beginning to develop their understanding of this area.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AUDIENCE
This course is designed for OTs, PTs, SLPs and Special Educators working with EI, Pediatric and School-Aged Students (K-12) populations.
ON-DEMAND SCHEDULE
I. Five Affirming Practices to Help You Connect and Communicate with AAC Users and Others Who Cannot Rely On Speech Alone
II. How any adult working with students can use AAC
III. Language Development & Modeling: Not Just for SLPs
IV. Putting it all Together into Practice
V. Important Ideas and Helpful Tips to Problem Solve and Avoid Communication Breakdowns
VI. Gestalt Language Processing
VII. Affirming Sessions with your PT, OT, SLP and Educator Colleagues
POST-TEST
Mia Baugher has been a SLP for 33 years. For 17 years, she’s worked at the Community School of Davidson, a K-12 public charter school. Throughout her career, Mia has been motivated and energized by collaborating with those she serves as well as those she works alongside. She has special interests in neurodiversity and supporting those who cannot rely upon speech alone to be heard and understood. She has had the opportunity to present on topics such as neurodiversity and collaboration. She earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Ohio State and spent the first 16 years of her career working with children and adults across a variety of medical settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.
Mia Baugher receives an honorarium from Education Resources. and receives a salary from Community School of Davison.
Mia Baugher has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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