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  • Personalized AAC Interfaces Using Ability-Based Keyboard Generation: Improving Communication Access for Individuals with Severe Physical Impairments

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 92 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe three benefits of personalized keyboard interfaces to support communication 2. Describe how physical access skills using wearable sensors can be leveraged through artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to create personalized keyboards to support communication 3. Compare the performance and perspectives of people who use AAC when using a […]

    Speakers:

    Jessica GormleySusan Fager

  • CAA sin fronteras: colaboración Chile-México para la formación e implementación de prácticas basadas en evidencia en CAA / Global Perspectives in AAC: Contributions from International AAC Networks, Communication Partner Supports

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 59 Objectives: 1. Comprender el modelo de colaboración para aplicar o adaptar en su práctica profesional. 2. Reconocer estrategias de evaluación e intervención basadas en evidencia para mejorar su trabajo clínico. 3. Valorar la importancia del involucramiento familiar y del equipo interdisciplinario en […]

    Speakers:

    Margarita Carrillo Grimaldo

  • Applying human rights practices to AAC advocacy

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 120 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe how AAC users are currently included in human rights study 2. Discuss how AAC users can be included in human rights study 3. Expain why AAC representation in human rights scholarship is important to […]

    Speakers:

    Becky King

  • Observer-Reported Outcomes of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention in Children with Developmental Disorders

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 102 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the development and validation of a culturally relevant observer-reported outcome measure designed to evaluate the impact of AAC interventions in Indian early-intervention contexts. 2. Describe the importance of multidisciplinary training and coordinated implementation in […]

    Speakers:

    Rishika Sharda

  • Facilitators and Barriers of using a Generic Communication Toolkit in a Singapore Acute Hospital

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 22 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe facilitators for successful AAC implementation in acute neurology hospital care settings. 2. Describe barriers for successful AAC implementation in acute neurology hospital care settings. 3. Discuss specific practice implications for AAC use in the […]

    Speakers:

    Xuet Ying Tan

  • Strategies to improve the knowledge and skills of Japanese special needs school teachers in teaching and supporting AAC

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 39 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the state of special needs education in Japan 2. Discuss the transfer of AAC knowledge and skills to less experienced teachers 3. Develop strategies for adapting AAC to students with physical disabilities.

    Speakers:

    Teruyoshi Orita

  • Development and evaluation of a non-electronic Sepedi graphic symbol-based AAC system for use with preliterate children

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 110 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. describe HCD principles and the HCD process; 2. discuss how the HCD process and HCD principles can be applied to the design of a GS-based AAC system; 3. identify the benefits of the HCD process […]

    Speakers:

    Rahab Mothapo

  • Effective elements in the communicative treatment of children with complex communication needs

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 25 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Define the effective elements in the communicative treatment of children with CCN, including AAC-strategies. 2. Describe the process of translating research results into a practically applicable product for parents and professionals. 3. Discuss issues regarding […]

    Speakers:

    Emma Vaillant

  • Development of the communication–related quality of life tool for aided AAC communicators – “COMMQUAL”.

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 29 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the process of co-developing an accessible CrQoL assessment tool (COMMQUAL) for adults with acquired communication disorders who use AAC. 2. Discuss the importance of participatory research involving aided communicators and clinicians in tool development. […]

    Speakers:

    Stavroulla Grigoriou

  • Talking Scrubs: Could AAC on scrubs save lives?

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 38 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe a novel translation of AAC into health settings and how the co-design of people with communication disability, health professionals, AAC experts/speech pathologists and disability health researchers have worked together to ensure best practice translation. […]

    Speakers:

    Betty-Jean Dee-PriceMax PriceMeredith Allan

  • Bridging the AAC Implementation Gap for Children in Asia: A Review of Barriers and Breakthroughs

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 105 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Identify key facilitators and barriers that impact the successful implementation and adoption of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services for children with diverse developmental conditions across various Asian contexts. 2. Summarize actionable recommendations for improving […]

    Speakers:

    Kamal Sharma

  • Resources and Implementation Ideas to Strengthen Support for Beginning AAC Users

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 61 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Explain each type of Stepping into AAC resource and how to access those 2. Describe how to utilize the multimedia materials with families of beginning AAC users 3. Discuss ways to utilize the materials to […]

    Speakers:

    Carole Zangari