AAC: Early Intervention and Transition | 5226 | Assistive Technology (2024)

by Member on June 11, 2024

The way the videos were broken up were really helpful. I liked that they included case studies and parent perspectives. I loved the assessment strategies they showed.

by Kelley on June 4, 2024

The case studies were very well explained and were a great way to demonstrate specific examples of evaluation and implementation. Great course.

by Member on June 4, 2024

Information.

by Beth on May 29, 2024

Several examples

by Member on May 21, 2024

Ase studies, videos, instructor’s knowledge and practical application

by Member on April 21, 2024

case studies to show how strategies were implemented

by Member on April 10, 2024

Presenters had high levels of experience and expertise and could anticipate questions the learner might have and answer them through the use of explaining problem-solving, videos, etc. Great course.

by Hayley on April 9, 2024

This is just what I wanted to know! The gross motor, fine motor, cognition, and vision ability in relation to communicate is such an interesting puzzle! I plan to email to learn more!

by Member on April 2, 2024

easy to follow/ understand

by Lauren on March 31, 2024

The instructors were clear and consistent with teaching methods. The presentation and pdfs were made clear. All content was up to date and easy to follow along.

by Member on March 29, 2024

clear content

by Emily on March 29, 2024

This helped me feel confident in my current knowledge of AAC placement as well as indicated what areas I need to learn more about both in my daily practice as well as for the RESNA ATP exam.

by Cynthia on March 27, 2024

All essential aspects of positioning and AAC assessment and access options were presented in a clear and concise manner by each presenter.

by Ting-I on March 22, 2024

Very informative

by Heather on March 17, 2024

This course had a lot of great info! I especially liked the case studies seeing before and after!

by Member on March 15, 2024

Wonderful Course and very informative for an OT.

by Debra on March 8, 2024

This was the first course I had specifically on this topic. All other training was on the job. The videos were very helpful.

by cindy on March 5, 2024

The presenters information, case presentations, examples, videos and references were clear and excellent. Their own facial expressions and voices were clear and understandable as well.

by Member on February 12, 2024

great examples

by Member on February 11, 2024

The use of case studies to support strategies was very helpful.

by Member on February 10, 2024

Very informative course.

by Member on February 9, 2024

I was very impressed with the instructors knowledge in this area. She presented the information extremely well. I feel that my knowledge in this area is improved and can easily be applied in my job setting.

by Member on February 9, 2024

The instructor was very knowledgeable in AAC and the PD was extremely relevant to my position as a COTA in a school based setting.

by Kim on February 9, 2024

Presenters are very knowledgeable and I love that they are child-centered when selecting treatment modalities.

by Tisha on February 9, 2024

Excellent course !

by Member on January 31, 2024

Great information and case studies with lots of details and informative information.

by Jennifer on January 28, 2024

This was a very comprehensive presentation. I loved the focus on the family and I have a bunch of new information to take back to my staff!

by Member on January 16, 2024

The topic, presentation style and knowledge of the presenters, the valuable information, the case studies

by Emily on January 16, 2024

This course was fantastic and gave a great explanation for OT's role in AAC. It also gave a nice overview of the options out there for communication and rationale for each use.

by Member on January 15, 2024

The case studies

by Devorah J. on January 14, 2024

Both Jill and Michelle presented the material methodically, with high awareness & compassion, integrating the tech knowledge with clinical judgement for identifying factors salient to differences in individual children's needs. The case presentation really brought application and knowledge into practice. I do not have students with these needs. After this course, I will feel more confident to enter into relationships with students requiring this knowledge. Principles apply beyond ATT!

by Laura on January 10, 2024

This helped me better understand the role of AAC with my mod/severe students.

by Member on January 8, 2024

Excellent presentation and materials.

by Heidi on January 2, 2024

It was really nice hearing the presenters talk through their thinking process, as well as seeing practical application of that thinking over time. I also liked seeing real-life options and technology to spark ideas for my own clients.

by Evelyn on December 31, 2023

I liked the flow of the presentation and information.

by Member on December 30, 2023

Great course currently working closely with speech for a number of students in a school based setting.

by Member on December 28, 2023

Excellent course and case studies were very helpful

by Anna on December 12, 2023

Using real clients and families explaining need and use of devices.

by Sharon on December 10, 2023

Interesting and usable information.

by Member on December 7, 2023

Fantastic course and phenomenal Teachers.

by Debra on December 4, 2023

Excellent presentation!

by Member on December 3, 2023

Loved the case studies!

by Sarah on November 22, 2023

Great information

by Melissa on November 16, 2023

I really enjoyed the real life examples. That helps solidify the information.

by Laura Leigh on November 14, 2023

well organized and great case studies

by Member on November 14, 2023

The information presented was very content dense. It could have been made easier for practitioners who do not have much experience with families and children who are complex or are mutildimensional in care. I do like that ATNR including other topics such as EI and IFSP were enveloped into this the discussion. I do respect the presenters. they are knowledgeable and clearly leaders. Thank you for teaching this course.

by Yvonne on November 10, 2023

Case examples

by Member on November 7, 2023

The way they explained AAC and what you need in order to provide AAC for children.

by Elizabeth on November 3, 2023

The presentation was organized, clear, and allowed for a smooth flow in the teaching process. The presentation order was very efficiently for understanding the background, use, and applications of AAC

by Member on October 31, 2023

Great case studies, videos, and pictures included.

by Member on October 31, 2023

Great content

by Member on October 25, 2023

Lots of great review for me and new take aways

by Alexandria on October 23, 2023

I enjoyed how it emphasized positioning and its importance with AAC.

by Member on October 10, 2023

The questions regarding specific case studies was not helpful.

by Parul on October 4, 2023

Videos

by Member on September 29, 2023

Great examples

by Barbara on September 19, 2023

I loved this course and will suggest it to my colleagues. We work in a large pediatric clinic with limited funding from the state. I am hoping to find a way to incorporate more AAC access to our kids.

by Member on September 13, 2023

I loved all the pictures, videos, real-life scenarios, and case studies. It felt very interactive for an online course.

by Member on September 7, 2023

Lots of examples.

by Member on September 6, 2023

Instructors were thorough and introduced a topic area I am not very familiar with. At the end I feel much more informed on AAC and the importance of proper positioning. Loved the case studies and walking through step by step.

by Member on September 6, 2023

The amount of info I learned

by Member on September 2, 2023

learning more in depth on wheelchair adaptions and the various interventions to set patient up for success has made me a better clinician.

by MARY on August 29, 2023

The presenters were very clear and easy to listen to. The handout material was very accurate and easy to follow.

by Laura on August 28, 2023

Case studies and parent perspectives

by Member on August 21, 2023

Loved the case studies

by Member on August 9, 2023

A very thorough explanation about the importance of positioning

by Jennifer on July 18, 2023

References to literature and studies

by Member on July 18, 2023

The course was very engaging and informative on positioning and various access methods. Also, I learnt about ASO through this course.

by Brenda on July 10, 2023

I loved the information provided in the case studies.

by Kindra on July 10, 2023

Very organized and information was clear. I also enjoyed the case studies and found them beneficial

by Cynthia on June 27, 2023

I have been wanting to gain more expertise in w/c positioning for enhancing AAC with the complex cases I would get. I have a lot of experience in body positioning with NDT background, Sensory Processing and more. This course is a perfect launching pad and resource for me to gain more interdisciplinary experience in this area. I wish I could observe the presenters in action just for the learning opportunities and to help me be exposed to the tools and seating equipment etc. available.

by Jennifer on June 26, 2023

I enjoyed the perspective from both an OT and SLP, specifically highlighting how important the work of both professionals are in order to enhance the child's independence and success.

by Member on June 25, 2023

Enjoyed seeing the case studies.

by Michelle on June 21, 2023

I love to see the case studies. It really makes all the information more helpful because you see how it has helped each child in different ways and also other things to take in consideration when I look at my own caseload of children.

by Meagan on June 19, 2023

Great case studies and visuals used!

by Member on June 19, 2023

Case studies/examples, well-spoken and organized instructors that are obviously experienced in these areas.

by Abigail on June 19, 2023

So much information shared! This is an incredibly important, multi-faceted area of assistance. This overview, analyzing many dimensions of AAC, was extremely helpful as an OT, to best understand my role.

by Member on June 12, 2023

good material, thank you

by Member on June 11, 2023

The case studies and parent testimonies

by margaret on June 9, 2023

They accurately targeted the necessary pieces of an ACC evaluation

by Member on June 8, 2023

I loved the case studies with videos. The info was easy to understand and grasp.

by Gretchen on June 7, 2023

I appreciate the information on different mouse types for example the joystick and trackball mice. Also, thinking about where to position switches for optimal use. Lastly, I learned about auditory scanning.

by Member on June 2, 2023

Information was direct and digestible. After reviewing course content, and having prior exposure to AAC devices, I was able to increase my confidence with this course.

by Amy on May 27, 2023

The info in this course makes so much sense!

by Diane on May 25, 2023

The videos in the presentaiton were great!

by Member on May 15, 2023

Very informative and entertaining

by Member on May 4, 2023

Loved the interdisciplinary approach. I'm an OT and my favorite part was the SLP section

by Gina on April 23, 2023

Loved the videos. Very clear examples. Very helpful to see more impacted kids using AAC.

by Member on April 15, 2023

case studies

by Member on March 31, 2023

good info

by Allison on March 25, 2023

Great videos. Would like to hear more about apps to implement in practice

by Member on March 21, 2023

Loved the case studies and examples

by Jennifer on March 16, 2023

Great use of case studies and videos to demonstrate different positioning and access methods. It seemed to be a comprehensive overview of the tools available. If you had more time, it might have been nice to have a section where you showed pictures/videos of other seating supports that are used, and speech generating devices in action.

by Member on March 16, 2023

The information was laid out efficiently with good detail and provided great examples.

by Member on March 14, 2023

This was very informative. The use of videos and field studies was very help full.

by Jeffrey on March 12, 2023

Many of my clients use AAC devices and this course gave me greater understanding of the process they underwent to obtain devices.

by Keaira on March 10, 2023

I enjoyed the case studies. They both provided a full picture of how to go about determining access based on the child's needs.

by Alayna on March 6, 2023

As an OT straight out of school this course gave me a great refresher and generated new ideas to help me generate a better understanding of the importance of seating and AAC

by Susan on March 5, 2023

I have a lot of knowledge about AAC and OT but enjoyed the very unique case studies!

by Member on March 1, 2023

I really appreciated how it was stressed that it was important to introduce or have the child evaluated for AT within the first year rather than wait until they achieve motor milestones. I'm happy to hear that there is new thoughts of introducing a child to these opportunities. I was excited to hear of the assessment tools (communication matrix) to develop a clearer picture of the child's ability. I want to learn more about this tool.