Communication Partner Training
A collection of resources for training communication partners. These resources are for educational purposes. This is not an exhaustive list. Inclusion does not signify endorsement.
Do you know of a resource we missed? Send us an email and let us know!
On-Demand Recorded Training Videos (FREE)
AAC Learning Center Moodle
Resources from the RERC on AAC and the AAC program at Penn State University for Learning about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). You need to create a free account to access these resources.
Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia
Resources to support the complex communication needs (CCN) population.
ASF Communication Training Series
Online video training series designed by three communication and AAC experts. The information is relevant to all diagnoses (not just Angleman Syndrome).
DLM Professional Development Modules
Online self-directed learning modules and facilitated materials to present to groups for each module.
Global Symbols
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Pathways (AAC) Course.
AAC Training modules developed in partnership with UNICEF.
Lilly’s Voice
Lilly’s Voice offers several resources to help families get started with AAC.
POWER:AAC
A training series developed by PaTTAN with Gail Van Tatenhove, CCC-SLP. They are intended to build capacity of school personnel.
Project Core Professional Development Modules
12 free modules to assist with implementing the Universal Core in schools and classrooms.
Stepping into AAC
Stepping into AAC is a collaborative project of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation & PrAACtical AAC. It is a program to support caregivers and teams through the early stages of using new communication tools and strategies. The program has 20 parts with activities, resources, and videos.
Supportive Training with Active Respect
Video training series for supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
Tar Heel Shared Reader Professional Development
A set of free training modules on implementing shared reading to improve literacy, communication, language, and academic skills.
AAC Essentials Courses
The AAC Essential Courses were designed to increase understanding of AAC. There are four different courses, aimed at different stakeholder groups:
support coordinators
family, friends, supporters
AAC users
administrators and leaders
Univ. of Kentucky HDI Learning
TAALC 101: Listen Up Series modules were created to equip school teams and families with the skills needed to increase a student’s communicative competence.
COMM 204: Improving Care for People Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Resources to Present Trainings
Model as a MASTER PAL
11 training modules with slides, handouts, discussion prompts, links to videos, and activity suggestions.
