Collaborative decisions in AAC becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside joint consultation, shared care planning, school-team communication, and interdisciplinary handoffs. In Collaborative decisions in AAC, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer roles, fewer duplicated efforts, and better coordinated intervention, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →When integrated with the principles of Behavior Analysis and special education theory, AAC becomes a powerful tool for shaping communicative behaviors and enhancing overall quality of life. This session will examine foundations of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and provide recommendations for interprofessional education and practice for behavior analysts, special educators, and other related services working with AAC users. Definitions and descriptions of various types of AAC will be shared. The use of feature matching for assessment and intervention will be discussed as it relates to clinical and educational recommendations across professional fields.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | General |
Beth Bellone is the director of speech & language services and the AAC and assistive technology specialist at the New England Center for Children. She is certified as a BCBA since 2006. Beth is also an adjunct faculty at Worcester State University.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.