My Client Uses AAC..How Does That Impact Me. is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines.
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Join Free →The application of alternative augmentative communication (AAC) can be overwhelming to say the least. As BCBAs, we are often expected to implement treatment and adapt quickly to the use of AAC devices in real time without previous training or knowledge on developmentally appropriate targets to address during implementation. Furthermore, we often find ourselves at the mercy of the internet searching YouTube and other sites for specific tips and tricks on programming and trouble shooting. This webinar will provide resources and information on how to effectively use AAC with the diverse population of clients we work with. The webinar will also address myths around the use of AAC and the negative impacts it can have on overall speech output and social communication.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
In 2005, Stephanie studied and obtained her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Worcester State University, which is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. In September of 2009, Stephanie became a BCBA. Following the receipt of her BCBA credential and licensure, Stephanie went on to conduct research as part of her dissertation on the use of habit reversal and its profound effects on decreasing stuttering behavior in two adolescents who stuttered. Her work was a replication of Azrin and Nunn's work in 1974. In December of 2020, Stephanie defended her dissertation and received her PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. Stephanie has been a mentor and leader in the fields of speech-language pathology and behavior analysis for almost 20 years.Stephanie is passionate about enriching the lives of young clinicians and creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Stephanie joined the Verbal Beginnings team as the Director of Comprehensive Services in February of 2023 and is eager to help provide clients and families with speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health services in the near future.
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280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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