We welcome requests to have Ms. Deborah Yong (Speech-Language Therapist, AAC Specialist) to conduct Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) workshops / webinars for your organization.
(1) AAC for Professionals (quotation)
AAC refers to all forms of communication that enhance or supplement verbal speech or writing.
Do you support clients who use AAC?
Do you want to learn more about AAC to support your caseload?
Then this is for you!
This training is intended for doctors, speech-lanugage therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and special education teachers. It covers (1) Introduction to AAC; (2) AAC systems; (3) AAC populations; (4) Practical skills to support individuals who use AAC; (5) Case studies.
(2) AAC Intervention
This training is intended for speech-language therapists and special education teachers.
Participants will explore case studies and gain hands-on experience on how to implement AAC. This include learning how to (1) Set AAC goals; (2) Apply AAC intervention skills and strategies; (3) Implement fun & engaging AAC intervention sessions; (4) Recognize and discuss special considerations.
(3) AAC Assessment (for Speech-Language Therapists only)
Do you want to introduce AAC to your clients?
Are you unsure how to assess and prescribe a suitable system?
Do you want to prevent AAC abandonment?
Then this training is for you!
Topics covered include AAC assessment frameworks, assessment process, tools and resources. Participants will also discuss case studies and practice how to conduct AAC assessments.
Senior Speech-Language Therapist, MAHPC(SLT)00422
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) Specialist
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) Trained Clinician