In the first phase of Your Core Mission you learned about the power of core vocabulary. So how is core vocabulary organized in AAC? Your second core mission is to learn how core vocabulary is represented in two robust AAC vocabulary systems from PRC-Saltillo. Through videos, hands-on demonstration, and interactive exploration we’ll develop an understanding of the features of LAMP WFL and WordPower.

Continue your mission towards supporting meaningful communication with core vocabulary!  This is Phase 2 in a 3-part series for Your Core Mission.

Mission intended for: SLPs and other clinicians and classroom support personnel who support users who are using, or who may be candidates for, LAMP WFL and WordPower. Recommended prerequisite skills include: solid understanding of core vocabulary (e.g., completion of Phase 1).

Devices are optional, but if you have an Accent, NovaChat, Via with TouchChat or Via with LAMP Words for Life, or iPad with TouchChat or LAMP Words for Life app to follow along, it is encouraged.

Learning Outcomes: 

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe 3 key elements of effective AAC vocabulary (single words, core vocabulary, generative, efficient, etc)
2. Show 3 features of LAMP WFL and how they support communication competence
3. Show 3 features of WordPower and how they support communication competence
4. Demonstrate 2 differences between these feature sets

 

Time Ordered Agenda:

 

5 minutes        Introduction

15 minutes      Review and Overview of Core Vocabulary in AAC Implementation

25 minutes      WordPower vocabulary overview with hands-on practice

25 minutes      LAMP Words for Life overview with hands-on practice

10 minutes      Hands-on combined WordPower & LAMP Words for Life clinical activity

10 minutes      Discussion & Questions

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Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
• All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

If this is an online training:

• Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
• Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
• Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

Session Dates:

• In-Person with Meghan Kunz in Duluth, MN
  March 21, 2025 : 9:45 am - 11:15 am CDT
• Online with Nicole Smith
  April 22, 2025 : 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT