Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/04/2020
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
Enabling Village

Participants will be introduced to a range of high tech and low tech AAC systems. Case studies will be used to illustrate how the principles of AAC can be practically applied. Opportunities for hands-on learning experiences with the AAC systems will also be provided. At the end of the course, participants will leave with a customised Communication Board that they can use to practice their newly learnt strategies.

Course Fees

S$535.00 per participant (including GST)

Course Outline

1. AAC Definitions

2. AAC Basic principles

3. AAC systems (low tech, high tech) and their application

4. AAC Strategies – Aided Language Stimulation (ALS) and teaching Core Vocabulary

5. AAC in AACtion – Case studies

Who should attend

 Special education teachers,

 teacher-aides,

 therapists,

 caregivers and

 other professionals working with learners and other individuals with Complex Communication Needs who may need AAC

Participants will have the opportunity to:

o participate in hands-on experiential learning time to explore the AT devices

o exchange ideas on real-life case studies in small group discussions

o engage in professional networking

Enquiries

Please provide us with your registration details below. We will contact you shortly regarding the outcome of your registration.

You may contact us at atc@spd.org.sg for alternative invoicing options and further information on this event.