AAC Training

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Process

Fall 2022 Online Course (AAC-1001)

Designed for Speech Language Pathologists, AAC Assessment Process participants will:

• Develop working definitions of AAC terminology
• Learn about several AAC assessment framework models
• Be introduced to a variety of AAC assessment tools
• Learn about the importance of feature matching & device trials
• Learn about the key components required in the AAC/ Speech Generating Device (SGD) report for funding

Course Dates: October 3 - December 5, 2022

Instructor: Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

Location: Online distance learning course via WyoLearn, the UW learning management platform. Assignments may be completed at any time during each week, but will require on average 2 hours of participation weekly. Participants will be required to attend one virtual class meeting using ZOOM, a video conferencing platform, during week 6, as part of a required assignment.

Continuing Education: Course participants are eligible for:

• 21 CEUs/Certificate of Attendance
• 1 UW Non-Degree Graduate Credit (which includes a $50 registration fee)

Cost: The course and materials are free.

Capacity: Minimum 5, maximum 20 participants.

Registration Link: https://wind.catalog.instructure.com/browse/wind/watr/courses/aac-assessmentfall-2022

Wyoming participants who successfully complete the course will be entered into a drawing for an AAC Assessment Toolbox, valued at approximately $200.00!