Autism & AAC Apps: Evaluating Your Options Workshop
To be rescheduled- Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Pittsburgh, PA
This workshop is being offered by the AAC Institute as part of our professional continuing education program. Attendees have the option to earn continuing education units required for professional development.
Description:
Since the launch of the Apple iPad, Android and other “smart” tablets and mobile devices, there has been a plethora of apps marketed to speech impaired individuals for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). A whole segment of these apps has targeted non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The relative affordability of tablets makes them an attractive alternative to dedicated high-tech AAC systems, yet little evidence exists to support the effectiveness of tablet-based AAC apps in providing meaningful communication for individuals with ASD. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other therapeutic professionals must make informed decisions about the cost-benefit ratio of recommending AAC apps versus dedicated high-tech AAC systems to serve the varied needs of autistic AAC communicators.
AAC Institute along with ICAN Talk Clinic’s staff is offering a 1.5-day workshop for attendees to learn about and interact with communication apps on iPads or other mobile technologies designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Day 1: After the morning presentation by Katya Hill, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Executive Director of AACI of evidence-based research on AAC apps, strategies and resources to support identifying app features and the matching persons with technology process, attendees will head to each of four (4) participating App company classrooms for 1.5 hour rotating sessions. The sessions will provide hands-on training to become familiar with the featured communication App(s) and intervention resources offered to support App users with autism and their teams.
The four participating AAC app companies with classrooms can create a learning environment that represents their products, supports and services. Also, Day 1 includes an Exhibitor walk-about during lunchtime and afternoon demonstrations in the ballroom where other companies will be demonstrating their Apps, resources and products. Day 1 concludes with a “happy hour” informal networking opportunity for attendees, company representatives and exhibitors.
Day 2: After breakfast attendees go to their final concurrent classroom training session. After the morning break, all will gather for a panel discussion with the concurrent classroom App representatives and a wrap-up Q&A. App companies are free to stay in their classrooms once the main conference is adjourned for any scheduled 1:1 meetings they may wish to schedule. Attendees will leave the workshop fully informed and able to identify AAC App options for a person with autism.
Who should attend:
Speech-language pathologists, assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, neurologists, health care providers, health insurance providers, special education instructors, paraprofessionals, individuals with ASD and/or their parents or family members who are exploring apps for AAC.
Workshop Agenda:
Thursday, May 7, 2015
8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 Introductions & Background
9:00 Evaluating Your AAC App Options for ASD Clients – Matching Persons with Best-fit Mobile Technologies
10:30 Break
10:45 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #1 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
12:15 Exhibitor Walk-About Lunch in ballroom
1:30 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #2 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
3:00 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #3 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
4:30 Visit & discussion with Ballroom exhibitors
5:30 Informal “Happy Hour” networking – Crowne Plaza Lounge (hors d’oeuvres and cash bar)
Friday, May 8, 2015
8:30 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #4 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
10:30 Break
11:00 Panel Discussion with Concurrent Classroom App presenters
11:45 Wrap-up and Q&A on decision-making
12:30 Adjourn and Company representative scheduled 1:1 meetings with attendees.
Classrooms available until the end of the afternoon.
This workshop is being offered by the AAC Institute as part of our professional continuing education program. Attendees have the option to earn continuing education units required for professional development.
Description:
Since the launch of the Apple iPad, Android and other “smart” tablets and mobile devices, there has been a plethora of apps marketed to speech impaired individuals for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). A whole segment of these apps has targeted non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The relative affordability of tablets makes them an attractive alternative to dedicated high-tech AAC systems, yet little evidence exists to support the effectiveness of tablet-based AAC apps in providing meaningful communication for individuals with ASD. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other therapeutic professionals must make informed decisions about the cost-benefit ratio of recommending AAC apps versus dedicated high-tech AAC systems to serve the varied needs of autistic AAC communicators.
AAC Institute along with ICAN Talk Clinic’s staff is offering a 1.5-day workshop for attendees to learn about and interact with communication apps on iPads or other mobile technologies designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Day 1: After the morning presentation by Katya Hill, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Executive Director of AACI of evidence-based research on AAC apps, strategies and resources to support identifying app features and the matching persons with technology process, attendees will head to each of four (4) participating App company classrooms for 1.5 hour rotating sessions. The sessions will provide hands-on training to become familiar with the featured communication App(s) and intervention resources offered to support App users with autism and their teams.
The four participating AAC app companies with classrooms can create a learning environment that represents their products, supports and services. Also, Day 1 includes an Exhibitor walk-about during lunchtime and afternoon demonstrations in the ballroom where other companies will be demonstrating their Apps, resources and products. Day 1 concludes with a “happy hour” informal networking opportunity for attendees, company representatives and exhibitors.
Day 2: After breakfast attendees go to their final concurrent classroom training session. After the morning break, all will gather for a panel discussion with the concurrent classroom App representatives and a wrap-up Q&A. App companies are free to stay in their classrooms once the main conference is adjourned for any scheduled 1:1 meetings they may wish to schedule. Attendees will leave the workshop fully informed and able to identify AAC App options for a person with autism.
Who should attend:
Speech-language pathologists, assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, neurologists, health care providers, health insurance providers, special education instructors, paraprofessionals, individuals with ASD and/or their parents or family members who are exploring apps for AAC.
Workshop Agenda:
Thursday, May 7, 2015
8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 Introductions & Background
9:00 Evaluating Your AAC App Options for ASD Clients – Matching Persons with Best-fit Mobile Technologies
10:30 Break
10:45 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #1 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
12:15 Exhibitor Walk-About Lunch in ballroom
1:30 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #2 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
3:00 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #3 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
4:30 Visit & discussion with Ballroom exhibitors
5:30 Informal “Happy Hour” networking – Crowne Plaza Lounge (hors d’oeuvres and cash bar)
Friday, May 8, 2015
8:30 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Concurrent Classrooms: Round #4 – Attend 1.5 hour company session
10:30 Break
11:00 Panel Discussion with Concurrent Classroom App presenters
11:45 Wrap-up and Q&A on decision-making
12:30 Adjourn and Company representative scheduled 1:1 meetings with attendees.
Classrooms available until the end of the afternoon.
Registration fee: Includes all workshop sessions, materials, breakfast, Benefit Luncheon attendance, afternoon break:
_______$145.00 Early registration by April 27, 2015 ($175.00 thereafter and at the door)
_______$90.00 Individuals with disabilities, their parents or caregivers (per person)
Payment methods:
For Payment #2 and #3: Mail, fax: 412-402-0909 or e-mail completed application form as a scanned PDF file to: [email protected] Credit card payment will not be processed without an accompanying application form.
Cancellation Policy: Up to one (1) week prior to event (April 30th) a 50% refund will be issued, after that no refund will be issued.
_______$145.00 Early registration by April 27, 2015 ($175.00 thereafter and at the door)
_______$90.00 Individuals with disabilities, their parents or caregivers (per person)
Payment methods:
- By electronic invoice via Paypal online.
- By check: Please mail this application and a check (payable to AAC Institute) for the total calculated above to ICAN Talk Clinic of the AAC Institute, Attn: Shannon Carney, 1401 Forbes Avenue, Suite 303, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA.
- By credit card (4% surcharge for handling): Please complete the credit card information in the application form.
For Payment #2 and #3: Mail, fax: 412-402-0909 or e-mail completed application form as a scanned PDF file to: [email protected] Credit card payment will not be processed without an accompanying application form.
Cancellation Policy: Up to one (1) week prior to event (April 30th) a 50% refund will be issued, after that no refund will be issued.
This course is offered for 0.9 CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area)
ASHA CEU’s pending. |
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