TOPIC: AAC for Early Intervention: Foundations for Symbol Use - Teaching initiation and social engagement through gestures and affect.  Speaker: Marci Revelli, MS CCC/SLP

AAC benefits young children. There are no prerequisites and no age restrictions. This includes aided AAC such as

• switches,

• picture symbols or tangible symbols,

• voice output systems, or

• speech-generating devices.

(This video by Brenda Del Monte from the SETC provides a nice overview of aided AAC in Early Intervention.)

For some children, their individual differences (e.g. sensory, motor, vision) can be barriers to accessing aided AAC. They are not showing that they can use switches or access or see picture symbols in a meaningful way. They show limited social initiation and engagement. This talk will provide tips for building initiation and engagement with young children.

WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7 pm Pacific

WHERE: online (Zoom meeting; check HERE for the link on the day of the event)

WHO: Anyone interested!