July 21, 2021

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST

Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP

Intermediate Level

.2 CEUs Offered

Recording Available

Cost: $49

Language samples provide useful information about the communication development of people who use AAC systems. Every language sample collected provides a snapshot of the person’s development of vocabulary, language, and interaction skills. But few people consistently use language sample collection and analysis (LSCA) as part of their on-going intervention. This presentation focuses on the use of LSCA as an evidenced-based practice for individuals using Minspeak® systems. Case study examples with language samples of both children and adults will be used to demonstrate the process and power of language sample collection and analysis. Several no/low cost tools will be discussed that assist in the collection and/or analysis of samples in the areas of pragmatics, vocabulary, grammar, and AAC-specific communication issues (e.g., rate of communication, patterns of use, etc.) Teachers, therapists, and caregivers can all learn how to collect and analyze a language sample in order to provide better AAC intervention!