Family Training

AUGMENTATIVE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC)

Presented by Heather Miller Schwarz, MS, CCC-SLP

Would you like to learn more about AAC tools and strategies to support your child’s
communication and language development? If so, please join us for two free, family
friendly webinars. You are welcome to register for just one or both of the sessions.
Questions? Contact Samantha Conklin (sconklin@ucpnet.org).

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Introduction to AAC for Families

October 4, 2023, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is any form of communication that enhances or supplements verbal speech or written language. This family-centered workshop will discuss the many ways that your child communicates and how to identify if he or she may benefit from AAC. Participants will discuss tools, strategies and myths that will be helpful to know as they begin to explore the exciting world of AAC.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3P49EA2


Implementation of AAC at Home

November 1, 2023, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Using your child’s augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system at home can be the key to helping him or her to communicate successfully in places and with people that are not as familiar. This family-centered workshop will identify evidence-based strategies to encourage the use of AAC systems in the home environment. Participants will discuss how to build on your child’s current communication strengths as you use AAC tools and strategies during existing activities and routines throughout the day.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/45PIcwU


Parents that attend one of the webinars and wish to have additional, child specific support can contact Heather Miller Schwarz (hmiller@ucpnet.org) to check the availability of virtual coaching opportunities.


This FREE professional development opportunity is offered through an ISBE grant.

Questions? Email Samantha Conklin at sconklin@ucpnet.org