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UID:1319-1730242800-1730246400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Communication without Borders: Emotion Work & People with CCN
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1004 \n  \nObjectives: \n1.Explain the Cycle of Negativity and how it contributes to the practice of emotion work for people with CCN. \n2.Describe the ways in which society marginalises people with disabilities\, and how people with CCN perform\, suppress\, monitor and pretend emotions for the benefit of others. \n3.Describe how emotion work contributes to a person’s mental health. \n  \nModerator: Irene Hunter
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/communication-without-borders-emotion-work-people-with-ccn/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T184339Z
UID:1342-1730275200-1730278800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Bringing AAC Service Delivery into the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1001 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Identify three (3) challenges individuals with CCNs and their families face when seeking AAC services. \n2. Discuss three (3) benefits of teletherapy as a form of AAC service delivery. \n3. Describe how one AAC Clinic shifted from traditional in-person AAC service delivery to a teletherapy model during COVID-19. \n4. Discuss three (3) key considerations when implementing tele-AAC services. \n\n  \nModerator: Anna Erba
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/bringing-aac-service-delivery-into-the-21st-century-best-practices-in-tele-aac/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T184630Z
UID:1355-1730275200-1730278800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:How to make partners model AAC - challenges and success factors from 20 years research and practice
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1040 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe Akktiv – a comprehensive partner training program. \n2. Discuss evidence with regard to partner based interventions. \n3. Describe the challenges in instructing different types of communication partners. \n4. Describe how to implement aided language input using universally designed AAC. \n  \nModerator: Kirsi Neuvonen
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/how-to-make-partners-model-aac-challengs-and-success-factors-from-20-years-research-and-practice/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T184029Z
UID:1336-1730275200-1730282400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:AAC as language - What is not researched
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1011 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe AAC as an atypical language form. \n2. Explain the processes underlying typical and atypical language development. \n3. Identify thematic ideas for AAC research. \n  \nModerator: Elisa Wern
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/aac-as-language-what-is-not-researched/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T185945Z
UID:1346-1730275200-1730286000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Literacy Instruction and AAC: From Emergent to Conventional Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1023 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Identify 4 questions used to determine the appropriateness of a focus on emergent or conventional literacy for individual learners. \n2. Identify 3 or more emergent literacy instructional routines. \n3. Identify 5 important areas to address in conventional literacy instruction. \n  \nModerator: Kathryn Haughney
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/comprehensive-literacy-instruction-and-aac-from-emergent-to-conventional-literacy/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T190529Z
UID:1330-1730278800-1730286000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers of Children using AAC: What Are Their Experiences?
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1036 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Identify at least two changes in caregiver stress characteristics over the past 20 years. \n2. Describe at least three characteristics of caregiver experiences across varying stress levels. \n3. Discuss at least three strategies for family-centered AAC services based on caregivers’ shared experiences of stress. \n  \nModerator: Anne Marie Renzoni
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/caregivers-of-children-using-aac-what-are-their-experiences/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T191511Z
UID:1345-1730286000-1730289600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Reading and Writing in People with Aphasia Who Benefit from AAC
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1003 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Apply meaningful principles to classify people with aphasia who may benefit from AAC. \n2. Describe differences in reading and writing between Stored Message and Generative Message categories within the AACF. \n3. Generate ideas about specific types of AAC tools and strategies for identified communicators with aphasia. \n4. Identify appropriate treatment goals for identified types of communicators with aphasia who may benefit from AAC. \n  \nModerator: Elisa Wern
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/reading-and-writing-in-people-with-aphasia-who-benefit-from-aac/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T191627Z
UID:1341-1730286000-1730289600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:The Guide to Communication with Hospitalized Patients
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1019 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Explain the sequence in which the six main elements of the Guide framework are most effectively used. \n2. Identify three types of patients that the Guide can be applied for. \n3. Describe three purposes for which the Guide can be used. \n  \nModerator: Jaime Van Echo
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/the-guide-to-communication-with-hospitalized-patients/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240628T181904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T191846Z
UID:1594-1730286000-1730289600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Ditch the Therapy Script: Using AAC for Dynamic & Engaging Language Learning
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1046 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe at least two ways AAC can provide flexible language opportunities for young learners. \n2. List two or more ways AAC can be used to support receptive vocabulary for learners with a variety of learning needs. \n3. List two or more examples of how vocabulary and grammar can be represented through AAC. \n  \nModerator: Kirsi Neuvonen
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/ditch-the-therapy-script-using-aac-for-dynamic-engaging-language-learning/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240719T161124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192016Z
UID:1885-1730286000-1730289600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:ISAAC's Journal: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1047 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Identify the role of the AAC journal in ISAAC. \n2. List the current issues and priorities for the journal. \n3. Identify at least three topics the journal has covered. \n  \nModerator: Michelle Phillippy \n 
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/isaacs-journal-augmentative-and-alternative-communication/
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240716T181746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192318Z
UID:1829-1730318400-1730325600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:AAC Across the Lifespan: A Parent Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1042 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe one resource for parents as they serve as educational advocates. \n2. Name 3 challenges AAC users often face when transitioning from school services to adulthood. \n3. Name 2 benefits of involvement in the AAC community for AAC users and their families. \n  \nModerator: Michelle Phillippy
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/aac-across-the-lifespan-a-parent-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192437Z
UID:1337-1730325600-1730329200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:AAC\, How we got here and where we are likely to be in 20 years
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1032 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe early AAC devices (simple and technical) and understand how technology had advanced what is possible. \n2. Name at least two key unmet needs of all AAC users that we currently cannot address. \n3. Describe new capabilities that will be possible in the future for meeting unmet needs. \n4. Identify research areas needed before we can realize future potentials. \n  \nModerator: Adrianna Noyes
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/aac-how-we-got-here-and-where-we-are-likely-to-be-in-20-years/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192639Z
UID:1311-1730329200-1730332800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the borders of speech: Music and touch at the core of social interaction
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1027 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Explain the fundamental importance of embodied interaction in all social communication. \n2. Describe a variety of ways in which social interaction can be fostered through forefronting diverse modalities. \n3. Implement collaborative activities that include the participation of diverse social communicators. \n  \nModerator: Irene Hunter
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/beyond-the-borders-of-speech-music-and-touch-at-the-core-of-social-interaction/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T192805Z
UID:1339-1730329200-1730332800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:ISAAC Singapore – A New Chapter in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1033 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe ways to engage various stakeholders in building awareness of AAC in the larger community. \n2. Describe ways to engage with community partners to create inclusive events and spaces\, with and for AAC communicators and their families. \n3. Identify ways for AAC Communicators and their families to be actively involved in planning activities and events. \n  \nModerator: Sarah Yong
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/isaac-singapore-a-new-chapter-in-changing-times/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20251018T154427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T151043Z
UID:7640-1761562800-1761566400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:ISAAC Virtual Conference 2025 Opening Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:(See your converted local start time) \n  \nJoin ISAAC for the Virtual Conference 2025 Opening Ceremonies! \nIt’s free and open to everyone\, members and non-members\, but you must register in advance. \nRegister now!\nAgenda\nOpening remarks\nISAAC President Yonit Hagoel-Karnieli \nConference logistics and announcements \nISAAC Executive Director Franklin Smith \nKeynote Speaker\nAlyssa Hillary Zisk \nScroll down to see Alyssa’s biography. \n \nPrize Draw!
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/isaac-virtual-conference-2025-opening-ceremonies/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20251008T142256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T130102Z
UID:7263-1761566400-1761586200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n   \n\nISAAC Virtual Event 2025 Pre-Conference Celebration\nOctober 27\, 2025\n12:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT\n(See your converted local start time) \n  \nJoin us for the ISAAC Virtual Event 2025 Pre-Conference Celebration on October 27\, 2025\, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT. \nThe Pre-Conference Celebration is free and open to everyone\, members and non-members\, but you must register in advance. \nMembers of ISAAC’s LEAD Committee have planned an exciting program. It’s free and open to everyone. You do not have to be a member of ISAAC to participate in the pre-conference events. \nAll events will be in the same zoom meeting room from 12:00pm to 5:30pm EDT.  All events will have chat monitors and readers.  There will be a break of approximately 15 minutes between each event. \nPrizes  \nDrawings for ISAAC 2026 memberships will be at the end of each event. \nBingo:  the first winner of 5 in a row will receive a swag prize. \nRegister now!\nAgenda\nCelebration Opening Remarks\n12:00 pm \nCommunity Forum\n12:30 pm – 2:00 pm \nHosted by Kevin Williams. \nDiscussion topic: “Share an experience when an AAC system was thought to be possessed or did something unexpected and surprised you.” \nAAC Poetry Slam\n2:15 pm – 3:45 pm \nHosted by Dr. Lateef McLeod \nUsing the AAC Awareness Month theme as inspiration (“inclusion\, innovation\, and advocacy within AAC”)\,  participants are encouraged to use one\, two\, or all three topics in their poems of any style. Multiple short poems are preferred to keep the flow going while everyone has a chance to share.  The slam is open to anyone in the AAC community\, but we will prioritize people who use AAC when sharing. \nPoems can be of any form\,  under 5 minutes in length. \nCommunity Game Session: AAC Themed Bingo\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nHosted by Patrick Regan and members of the USSAAC Awareness Committee. \nDuring the community game session\, we will play bingo with pictures of past and present AAC systems from around the world. This event is open to the entire community\, allowing everyone to share\, reminisce\, and interact. \n\nhttps://bingobaker.com#68c19b296fbf35fc\nThe card can be printed and marked manually\, or played online.\n\nISAAC LEAD COMMITTEE\nEsther Klang (Chair)\, Patrick Regan\, Chelsea Hagen\, Jamie Preece\, Emma Sullivan\, Lateef McLeod\, Kevin Williams  \ndaretolead@isaac-online.org
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/pre-conference-celebration/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T152538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184707Z
UID:5543-1761638400-1761640200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:How AAC change my life?
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 5 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Describe the communication challenges faced by individuals with cerebral palsy and how AAC addresses those challenges. \n2. Identify the emotional\, social\, and educational impacts of using AAC from the perspective of a full-time user. \n3. Explain the role of support systems in AAC success and the importance of listening to user voices when designing communication tools. \n4. Apply inclusive communication strategies to better support AAC users in personal\, educational\, or clinical settings. \n  \n 
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/how-aac-change-my-life/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T160904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T155023Z
UID:5595-1761638400-1761640200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:The experiences of speech and language pathologists in the selection of graphic symbol collections for students with autism spectrum disorder
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 16 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Summarize factors related to Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) that can be considered when selecting the optimal collection for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). \n2. Summarize factors related to clients and their families that can be considered by SLPs when selecting the optimal collection for clients with ASD. \n3. Summarize factors related to graphic symbol characteristics that can be considered by SLPs when selecting the optimal collection for clients with ASD. \n4. Reflect on their own practices when selecting graphic symbol collections for their clients with ASD to improve the quality of assessment and intervention. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/the-experiences-of-speech-and-language-pathologists-in-the-selection-of-graphic-symbol-collections-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T175929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184812Z
UID:5653-1761638400-1761640200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Making Blissymbolics accessible
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 30 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Define the basic structure of the Blissymbolics system \n2. Describe how Blissymbolics can aid children in solving communication tasks \n3. Explain how to make Blissymbolics accessible for aided communicators using speech generating devices
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/making-blissymbolics-accessible/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T184758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184840Z
UID:5710-1761638400-1761640200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Linguistic constraints in AAC systems: A structural analysis of lexical and syntactic design in devices used by children with Cerebral Palsy in Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 45 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Define key lexical and syntactic features of high- and low-tech AAC systems used by children with complex communication needs. \n2. Explain how the structure of AAC systems may limit users’ ability to construct grammatically complete messages. \n3. Discuss the impact of AAC system design on the development of language\, narrative skills\, and literacy.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/linguistic-constraints-in-aac-systems-a-structural-analysis-of-lexical-and-syntactic-design-in-devices-used-by-children-with-cerebral-palsy-in-uruguay/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T135026Z
UID:5726-1761638400-1761640200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Communicative abilities and stress in caregivers of individual with Angelman syndrome: role of familiar resilience
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \n \nSession ID: 49 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Assess the resilience and adaptation of families of persons with Angelman syndrome. \n2. Examine the stress and burden experienced by primary caregivers of personas with Angelman syndrome. \n3. Describe how family resilience and adaptation influence the link between communication abilities in individuals with Angelman syndrome and caregiver burden and stress.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/communicative-abilities-and-stress-in-caregivers-of-individual-with-angelman-syndrome-role-of-familiar-resilience/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250830T143553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T184942Z
UID:5780-1761638400-1761640200@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Partnership in research: A learning process for people who use AAC and researchers
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 64 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able: \n1. Summarize lessons learned so far about forming partnership in AAC research. \n2. Describe the different roles and phases as described in the Involvement Matrix. \n3. Formulate personal goals to improve their own co-research practices.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/partnership-in-research-a-learning-process-for-people-who-use-aac-and-researchers/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T165129Z
UID:5665-1761640200-1761642000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Gestalt Language Processors Who Use AAC Using Evidence-Based Practice
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 33 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be to: \n1. List the three components of evidence-based practice. \n2. Identify neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support autistic people who use echolalia and scripts to communicate. \n3. Describe an individualized approach for promoting the language development of autistic people who use AAC.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/supporting-gestalt-language-processors-who-use-aac-using-evidence-based-practice/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T183157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T185043Z
UID:5698-1761640200-1761642000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:An Investigation of SLP Knowledge Related to Assessment and Management of AAC in Persons with Aphasia: A Survey Study
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 42 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Identify the current level of knowledge and confidence among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in assessing and managing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for persons with aphasia (PWA). \n2. Describe key factors that influence the successful implementation of AAC interventions in individuals with varying types and severities of aphasia. \n3. Analyze gaps in professional preparation and training related to AAC use in clinical practice with PWAs. \n4. Propose strategies to improve AAC-related clinical decision-making through targeted professional development and evidence-based practices.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/an-investigation-of-slp-knowledge-related-to-assessment-and-management-of-aac-in-persons-with-aphasia-a-survey-study/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250831T143338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T185120Z
UID:5929-1761640200-1761642000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Innovation\, Inclusion\, and Advocacy in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in India: A Gap Analysis in Implementation
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \n \nSession ID: 100 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1.  Discuss the need for systematic advocacy and urgent demand for training to address structural inequities with community-based support\, \n2. Discuss the urgent need for policies for professionals\, teachers\, parents\, and users\, especially those based in rural areas\, \n3. Discuss the critical need for affordable\, context-sensitive AAC innovations across underdeveloped states.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/innovation-inclusion-and-advocacy-in-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac-in-india-a-gap-analysis-in-implementation/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T185152Z
UID:5555-1761640200-1761643800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:The Enhancing Peer Networks Project: Promoting Social Communication and Peer Relationships for Elementary-aged Students with Limited Speech
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 8 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Describe factors that impact social communication\, engagement\, and relationships with peers for elementary-aged students who use or could benefit from AAC \n2. Summarize research methods and findings from the Enhancing Peer Networks Project\, including the impact on social and communication outcomes for students with limited speech and their peers \n3. Discuss the experiences of peers without disabilities as they play\, interact\, and become friends with their classmates who have limited speech within the Enhancing Peer Networks Project
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/the-enhancing-peer-networks-project-promoting-social-communication-and-peer-relationships-for-elementary-aged-students-with-limited-speech/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250830T142520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T185225Z
UID:5762-1761640200-1761643800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Framing the Future: Smart Frames for Innovation and Inclusion in AAC
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 58 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Identify current gaps in training and awareness among SLPs\, audiologists\, and vision specialists regarding the use of smart frames as assistive technology. \n2. Describe the functional benefits and limitations of smart frames for individuals with communication and physical disabilities\, based on survey and case study findings. \n3. Discuss implications for interdisciplinary collaboration and future AAC research involving co-design and user-driven innovation with smart frames.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/framing-the-future-smart-frames-for-innovation-and-inclusion-in-aac/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250831T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T185304Z
UID:5965-1761640200-1761643800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Taboo or Not Taboo: Supporting Authentic Expression in AAC
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 111 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Identify at least three examples of how restricting access to “taboo” vocabulary can impact communication autonomy and social participation for AAC users. \n2. Describe strategies for reframing clinician and caregiver roles to support safe\, inclusive vocabulary access in AAC systems. \n3. Apply at least two tools or approaches from the session to facilitate authentic expression and reduce gatekeeping in AAC practice.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/taboo-or-not-taboo-supporting-authentic-expression-in-aac/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250830T150359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T185337Z
UID:5809-1761642000-1761643800@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:How autistic children respond to instructions containing prepositions: Comparing four augmented input conditions
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \nSession ID: 71 \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Explain the rationale behind the use of augmented input and identify and describe the four augmented input strategies used in the study. \n2. Apply insights from the study to inform clinical practice and future research. \n3. Analyse differences in participants’ responses across the four conditions of augmented input.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/how-autistic-children-respond-to-instructions-containing-prepositions-comparing-four-augmented-input-conditions/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005801
CREATED:20250829T182151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140000Z
UID:5681-1761642000-1761645600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:“Déjame expresarme” Taller sobre habilidades de los interlocutores.
DESCRIPTION:View a global list of converted local start times \n  \n \nSession ID: 37 \nObjectives: \n1. Knowledge: knowing what the main barriers are in augmentative communication that AAC user students encounter in their daily lives. \n2. Analysis: be able to analyze the barriers\, design and promote actions aimed at training and awareness in AAC\, in their respective environments \n3. Application: to know dynamics and strategies that can be used to train regular interlocutors in secondary school \n4. Application: Create an international network of AAC users and interlocutor trainers \n  \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n1. Describe and analyze the main barriers in augmentative communication that students using AAC face in their daily lives. \n2. Promote actions aimed at AAC training and awareness in their respective environments. \n3. Describe dynamics and strategies that can be used to train regular communication partners in middle school. \n4. Create an international network of AAC users who train communication partners.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/dejame-expresarme-taller-sobre-habilidades-de-los-interlocutores/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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