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Plan for Success: Implementing AAC with Young Children (Session 1 of 3)
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Plan for Success: Implementing AAC with Young Children (Session 1 of 3)
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This virtual, interactive 2-hour session equips SLPs with foundational and introductory knowledge of AAC, practical strategies for AAC implementation, and fostering collaboration with teams and families. Through case studies, reflective activities, and collaborative planning, participants will gain actionable insights to enhance children’s needs and communication outcomes.
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Target Audience
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Introductory level
Internal staff, SLP, and OT
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Learner Outcomes
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Define AAC and its role in enhancing communication for people with complex communication needs
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Identify 3 different types of lite tech and high-tech options for AAC
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Describe 3 different situations where recommending AAC is warranted
Timed Agenda:
9-11 Eastern Time
9:00-9:15 AM Welcome/Introduction
9:15-10:15 AM: What is AAC? Why recommend AAC?
10:15-10:45 AM: Break Out Rooms/Collaboration
10:45-11:00 AM: Break Out Room Summary / Q&A
Must attend the entire session for credit
Complete the course eva luation
Partial credit will not be available
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Days
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1
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Scheduled Date/Time
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02/26/2026
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9:30 AM-11:30 AM
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Virtual/Microsoft Teams
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Virtual
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Title
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Plan for Success: Implementing AAC with Young Children (Session 1 out of 3)
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Session Contact
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Amanda Gonzalez
Email :Amanda.Gonzalez@elwyn.org
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Instructor(s)
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Laura Slotkoff, Meng McLendon
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Units/Costs
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Special Instructions
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Meeting ID: 228 710 739 745 0
Passcode: xL9TC2QU
Phone conference ID: 408 767 19#
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Important Information
0.2 ASHA Continuing Education Units
Meet Our Presenter:
Laura Slotkoff:
Disclosures: Laura has no relevant relationships to disclose.
Laura Slotkoff is an occupational therapist (OT) and RESNA-certified assistive technology professional (ATP) with extensive experience providing evaluations and training on AT/AAC for preschool and school-age students with special needs. She currently works as AT Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Temple TechOWL program, which provides AT and related services for people with disabilities throughout Pennsylvania.
Meng McLendon:
Disclosures: Meng has no relevant relationships to disclose.
Meng McLendon is a speech-language pathologist who works at Temple University's Institute on Disabilities where she is a an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services coordinator. In this role, Meng manages an early intervention grant with the City of Philadelphia to provide Assistive Technology (AT) consultations to parents, caregives, and service providers working with the early intervention populations (0-3 years and 3-5 years). Prior to joining the Institute on Disabilities Meng worked in the early intervention and public school settings providing direct speech therapy services.
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