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.
Course price
$119.00
One-time payment
2 months of access
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Get the bundleLearning 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 minutesWelcome & Course Overview
- 15 minutesAAC in Early Intervention: Why It Matters
- 20 minutesIdentifying the Need for AAC
- 20 minutesExploring AAC Tools: No-Tech, Low-Tech, High-Tech
- 20 minutesEmbedding AAC Into Daily Routines
- 15 minutesCoaching Families + Collaborating with Teams
- 15 minutesGetting AAC Through EI + Additional Resources
- 10 minutesQ&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. No partial hours will be awarded.
- Successful completion of this course requires:
- Attendance for the entire course (attendance will be tracked automatically),
- Completing the quiz and program evaluation form.
- Access:
- Your purchase includes 2 months of access from the date of purchase — long enough to complete the course at your own pace, including the quiz and evaluation form needed for your certificate. Certificates you have already earned are yours to keep and stay available in your account after access ends. If you need more time later, you can renew the course at 50% off.
- Special Accommodations/Accessibility:
- KuzminSLP welcomes participants with disabilities. Please contact us 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 30 minutes of the course has been watched. See the Cancellations and Refund Policies.
- 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.
- For ASHA:
- KuzminSLP makes submissions to ASHA monthly, after each month has ended. Therefore, the date of completion that appears on your Continuing Education Registry is the last date of the month in which you completed the self-study course.