Continuing Education
Earn ASHA CEUs here!
Forbes AAC is an ASHA Approved CE Provider
The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a recognized unit of measure for documenting professional continuing education.
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Live and recorded courses are available!
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We are always open to recommendations and ideas! Contact our Educational Program Developer at katiet@forbesaac.com for suggestions or questions.
Introduction to Forbes AAC
Introductory
New to AAC? Take this free course for ASHA CEUs. Participants will learn about the speech-generating devices (SGDs), hardware and software, environmental control units (ECUs), and alternate access methods that are available for AAC users through Forbes AAC. Participants will learn about when to recommend these systems to meet the different communication needs for AAC users across the lifespan. Participants will learn about the available language systems, both symbol-based and text-based, for AAC users of all ages and abilities.
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Intervention Approaches for Adolescents Who Use AAC-20220930_105753-Meeting Recording
Upon Completion of the Course:
Course Completion Requirements
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Watch the video in its entirety
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Complete the 10-question quiz with 80% accuracy
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Complete the course evaluation
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Complete the Course Evaluation Form
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Learning Outcomes:
After watching this presentation, the participant will be able to:
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Identify three symbol-based language systems and three text-based language
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Explain the features of three alternate access methods and how these three access
methods meet an AAC user’s specific needs (e.g., visual, motor, cognitive abilities). -
Define environmental control units (ECUs) and describe three ways that ECUs can
benefit AAC users.
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ASHA CEUs:
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Content Disclosure:
Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Forbes AAC product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products.
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Speaker Bio & Disclosures:
Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Bio: Katie is a licensed, ASHA certified speech-language pathologist and the Educational Program Developer at Forbes AAC.
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Financial Disclosure: Katie is a paid employee of Forbes AAC.
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Non-financial Disclosure: Katie is a member of ASHA and ISSAC.
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Disclaimer:
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.