Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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This presentation introduces Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as a way to communicate outside of spoken communication with a particular focus on the neurodiversity perspective. We will dive into what AAC is, who is a good candidate, AAC and language development, and how one might effectively teach someone to use AAC in their natural environment.
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Speakers
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Annelie Thurler, MSc. R. SLP A
Annelie has her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. She works with children of all ages and defends that communication is more than words. She is also a slow knitter.
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Iman Somji, MSc. R. SLP
Iman completed her Masters in Speech-Langauge Pathology from Syracuse, NY. She has a passion for helping people find their voice with any modality of their choice. In her free time, you can find her colouring with a matcha latte and rewatching Harry Potter
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