No Words? No Problem!:
AAC Solutions in Early Intervention

Discover and learn about appropriate AAC strategies and tools for use during common early intervention routines.

About The Course

Unlock the power of communication—before words ever emerge. This course gives early intervention SLPs the tools and confidence to spot when AAC is needed, choose the right supports, and coach caregivers through everyday routines. You’ll explore real-world strategies using core boards, signs, and speech-generating devices that actually work in the home. Plus, we’ll cover how to advocate for AAC through your state’s Early Intervention system, where to find funding and device trials, and the top go-to resources for building your AAC toolbox.

Learning Objectives

Describe

Describe the purpose of AAC in early intervention and its impact on language development in children ages 0–3.

Identify

Identify key signs and communication behaviors that may indicate a need for AAC support in toddlers.

Evaluate

Evaluate appropriate AAC strategies and tools for use during common early intervention routines.

Course Agenda

5 minutes
Welcome & Course Overview
15 minutes
AAC in Early Intervention: Why It Matters
20 minutes
Identifying the Need for AAC
20 minutes
Exploring AAC Tools: No-Tech, Low-Tech, High-Tech
20 minutes
Embedding AAC Into Daily Routines
15 minutes
Coaching Families + Collaborating with Teams
15 minutes
Getting AAC Through EI + Additional Resources
10 minutes
Q&A

What's inside the course?

  • AAC Red Flags in EI Checklist
  • AAC in Daily Routines (Cheat Sheet)
  • List of Recommended Apps & Devices
  • IFSP Goal Samples for AAC

Resources to take with you:

  • Core Vocabulary Starter Board
  • Bubble Activity Board
  • AAC Adapted Book
  • AAC Benefits PDF for Parents
  • AAC Skills Checklist (What To Focus On)

Detailed Course Information:

Target Audience:

This course is designed for SLPs, CF-SLPs, grad students, OTs, and special instructors interested in learning how to recognize the need for AAC and implement it effectively in early intervention settings.

Content Level:

Introductory

Course Completion:

This course is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs Introductory level, Professional area. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Successful completion of this course requires:

  • Attendance for the entire course (attendance will be tracked automatically),
  • Completing program evaluation form (link to program evaluation form will be given at the end of the course and must be completed).

No partial hours will be awarded.

Special Accommodations/Accessibility:

KuzminSLP welcomes participants with disabilities. Please contact Alex at info@kuzminslp.com to discuss disability accommodations needed to take this course.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

Full Tuition will be refunded if written notification is received by KuzminSLP and less than 30min of the course has been watched. If more than 30min of the course was completed, no refund would be awarded.

Complaint Policy:

We respect your input, for concerns or complaints during the registration process, during the event, or after the course please contact us at info@kuzminslp.com

Margaryta Kuzmin

MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE
BCS-S Candidate
Certified Childhood Educator

About Instructor

Margaryta is a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and child educator who specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. With over 10 years of experience, she has serviced hundreds of mild to severely delayed and medically complex children in early intervention.

Financial Disclosure
  • Employed by Early Intervention Agency Prospect Kids LLC
  • The speaker is the CEO/President of KuzminSLP
Non-financial Disclosure

No relevant disclosures

Loved the course! Super helpful!

- Tammi Hart, MS, CCC-SLP

I needed this course! Thank you for sharing ideas and resources!

- Laura Tajes, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE

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