Dual-Symbol Immersion: Developing Language with Augmentative
Communication Instructors: Deann O’Lenick, PhD, CCC/SLP, MBA
Courtney Garcia, MS, CCC/SLP Course Description This course is
designed to provide a new perspective on the implementation of
augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) in order to assist the
symbol speaker (a person developing language through a symbol system
other than or in addition to verbal language) in developing language
through AAC. The goal for the symbol speaker is to develop their
language system to the fullest extent, in order to be able to
communicate spontaneous and novel messages. But, how do we “teach”
the person to communicate using AAC? How do we focus on the
development of language skills when that language is not verbal? This
course will guide the participants (teachers, special education
teachers, therapists, parents/caregivers, and other attendees) in the
skills needed to immerse the symbol speaker in both verbal language
and symbols. Lecture, collaboration activities, discussion activities,
and practical activities will be used for the participants to develop
language skills, developing social interaction exchanges using AAC,
cooperating in joint interaction activities, and ultimately,
dual-symbol immersion for those who are learning language through AAC.
The course objectives include building a foundation of understanding
of the elements of augmentative communication and their impact on
language development. These include vocabulary and symbol
selection. The participants will use what they are learning during
guided activities with a symbol speaker using AAC. Ultimately, the
participants will learn by dual-symbol immersion in the language of
AAC how to immerse symbol speakers who are developing their language
through AAC. This course will be a prerequisite to session 2. Course
Objectives Participants will demonstrate understanding of language
development and apply it to language through AAC Participants will
demonstrate understanding of the impact of vocabulary selection on
language development Participants will differentiate and distinguish
core vocabulary and fringe vocabulary Participants will distinguish
types of symbols and rationale for symbol organization Participants
will relate principles of second language learning theory to the
development of language through AAC Participants will apply
Dual-Symbol Immersion during information exchanges with other
participants Participants will develop language goals, applying
developmental principles and sequences Who should attend SLPs,
Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists,
Physical Therapists, Classroom Aides/Assistants, Other Instructional
Staff, Daycare providers, Parents, Caregivers, Extended Family Members
of Symbol Speakers using AAC. Teams supporting a Symbol Speaker who
is learning language through AAC will be scheduled together in the
same Experiential Learning Series whenever possible. Continuing
Education (CE)/Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Continuing
Education is currently pending. Course Schedule Day 1 8:00 am to
4:30 pm (with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks) 7 hours
Continuing Education Credits Day 2 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (with a
30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks) 7 hours Continuing
Education Credits Lunch will be provided. Day 1
7:45-8:00 Registration and Sign-in
8:00-8:30 Consents, surveys, and pre-tests
8:30-10:30 Instruction 10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Instruction 12:00-12:30 Lunch
Break 12:30-1:00 Discussion Group
1:00-2:45 Instruction
2:45-3:00 Break 3:00-4:30
Instruction 4:30 Sign-out Day 2
8:00-8:30 Sign-in 8:30-10:30
Instruction 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00
Instruction 12:00-12:30 Lunch Break
12:30-1:00 Discussion Group
1:00-2:45 Instruction
2:45-3:00 Break 3:00-4:30
Instruction 4:30 Post-Test,
Sign-out, Certificates
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