Course description
Sarah Gregory & Ashley Larisey will be speaking at the 17th Annual KIC Conference and Outstanding Technology Student Awards Luncheon.
Approved for 5 hours continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Speech-Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
This workshop is financially supported by the Kansas Department of Education. We would like to thank TASN for allowing us to use their online platform to advertise and manage registration for this event.
Ashley Larisey is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and clinical educator. Ashley’s work experiences include public and private therapeutic day schools, speech/language clinics, and early intervention. Ashley also serves as an adjunct clinical supervisor at Saint Xavier University and teaches a module specific to the use of technology in the field of Speech/Language Pathology. Ashley has extensive experience working with children and adults who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, and has presented at local and national conferences on AAC and literacy.
Financial Disclosure: Ashley Larisey is the owner of Speech Services and is employed at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She is receiving an honoraria for presentation. Non-Financial Disclosure: ASHA member, ASHA SIG 12 member.
Sarah Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology consultant in the Ithaca City School District in Upstate New York. She specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a public school setting with a focus on inclusion. Sarah presents on these topics at national and statewide conferences. She shares tech tips for AAC and teletherapy on her YouTube channel and you can find her on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @SarahGregorySLP.
Financial Disclosure: Sarah Gregory is an inclusive programming consultant in the Ithaca City School District and owner of Sarah Gregory SLP. She is receiving an honoraria for this presentation. Non Financial Disclosure: ASHA member, ASHA SIG 12 member.
AAC Capacity Building -- Foundation, Framework, and Future
This dynamic and engaging full-day course is a three part presentation which focuses on AAC capacity building through the 3 F’s: Foundation, Framework, and Future.
Foundational skills specific to AAC implementation will be reviewed. Attendees will explore coaching strategies such as goal setting, feedback, and reflection to support individuals and their families in developing their AAC skills. Common attitudinal barriers that impact effective implementation will be identified, as well as specific antidotes that can be used throughout professional discourse. Emphasizing collaboration as an essential element of successful AAC practice, we will explore strategies for fostering connection and a shared vision among AAC professionals and other stakeholders. Finally, the session will focus on the value of building a community of practice in AAC to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices.
A framework for effective AAC implementation will be provided through the use of two breakout sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend sessions focused on developing the knowledge and skills to support AAC across settings while building capacity among all stakeholders. Breakout sessions are self-selected by participants to provide autonomy in choosing content that best matches their self-identified areas of professional growth.
Lastly, attendees will be encouraged to engage in future planning through professional networking and/or the development of custom tools or resources. Participants have opportunities to collaborate, connect, and tap into the collective knowledge and expertise of the group.
Agenda
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CT: Coaching, Collaboration & Community
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 - Small Group Breakout Work
- 11:00am - 11:15am - Transition to Lunch
- 11:15am - 12:45pm – Student Awards Luncheon
- 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM CT: Transition to Session
- 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT: Small Group Breakout Work
- 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM CT: Chatting and Creating Your Own Adventure
Learning Objectives
- Identify three different instructional coaching strategies used to support AAC stakeholders.
- Describe two different strategies used in effective AAC implementation.
- Identify at least 1 implementation barrier and use conversational strategies to engage in dialogue with families/ caregivers/colleagues.
Read more about the KIC Conference here
Refund Policy
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.