Many individuals with autism experience challenges with communication in varying degrees. Many will experience significant challenges with spoken communication at least some of the time. There are other methods of communication which may assist the individual in communicating their wants and needs and participating more fully in the environments around them.
This webinar series will outline the steps needed for choosing, introducing, teaching, evaluating, and encouraging expanded use for an AAC system for an autistic individual who would benefit from increasing their communication skills.
This webinar is appropriate for families and caregivers of autistic children and youth, as well as professionals working with autistic children.
Part 1: Introduction to AAC for Autistic Individuals
This webinar will describe what types of AAC are available currently, who AAC is suitable for, what research says about AAC use for autistic individuals, and funding and services for AAC systems.
Additional sessions in this series:
Part 2: Choosing an Augmentative of Alternative System: Prerequisite Skills and Assessment
Part 4: Introducing and Teaching the AAC System
Part 5: Problem Solving and Generalization of the AAC
Speaker: Tracie Lindblad, M.Sc., Reg. SLP (CASLPO), M.Ed., BCBA
Tracie is a dually credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) with over 35 years’ experience working within school settings, not-for-profit agencies, and private practice. She has extensive experience working with children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities, severe problem behaviour, autism, complex communication needs, and dual diagnosis. Tracie blends her skills from speech-language pathology, education, behaviour analysis, research, and business to increase client outcomes and has worked with clients and companies throughout North America, Europe, and the UK. Tracie is actively involved in applied research across the fields of speech-language pathology and behaviour analysis and has been fortunate to be involved in large cross-sector research studies involving individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and aphasia. She also currently serves as a director on several Boards for organizations in Ontario.
Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions.