About this session

All children are born ready to learn a language, but what do we do if that language development looks different than what we expect? Many children benefit from the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in order to communicate and engage with the world around them. There are no thinking skills, test scores, or other milestones that need to be in place before a child can start exploring the world of AAC. This session will present basic information about the different types of AAC, considerations for where to start, and examples of evidence-based teaching strategies.

Intended audience: parents, services coordinators, early childhood educators, specialists (SLP, OT, PT, etc)

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