AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is like a second language. To leverage communication, it needs to be practiced in varied contexts, especiallly at home. This was the main focus of the activity promoted by Instituto Autismo & Vida with the Educational Speech Language Pathologist Amy Starble on October 18.
Amy Starble conceptualized AAC, discussed myths, presented research highlighting the scientific evidence behing its use. She highlighted the possibilities with low and high technology and shared several strategies and practices. Check out the slides for here talk here.
Amy Starble, M.S., works as the Augmentative Communication Consultant for the I-TEAM and Early Intervention I-TEAM, two important projects of CDCI of University of Vermont.
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| After Amy's talk with members of Instituto Autismo & Vida |
Such opportunity comes from the ADA Professional Fellowship Program on Inclusive Education, which allowed me [Renata Bonotto] to join activities with the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) of the University of Vermont in the first half of the year. Now in October, as part of my project implementation, we could bring fresh and relevant content to Brazil with Amy Starble's support.
I am grateful for the organizers of the ADA Professional Fellowship Program, AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) and ICI (Institute for Community Inclusion) of University of Massachusetts Boston, as well as the financial support of the State Department of United States of America.
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