The Assessment of Learning Process (ALP) for AAC (2017) is a framework for assessing how individuals learn to use AAC devices. This presentation will use case studies and videos to illustrate the stages/ phases of the ALP, highlight facilitating strategies, discuss communication & language development, and identify influencing factors in an individual’s ability to progress through the ALP stages.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Analyze an individual’s current access ability with the ALP for AAC instrument.
2. Identify three facilitating strategies for supporting a client who is at ALP level Stage 2.
3. List three factors influencing progress of AAC access performance.

Agenda

15 Minutes = Overview and understanding the problem

15 Minutes - Development Structure of the ALP

20 Minutes - Introduction and Structure of the ALP for AAC

20 Minutes - Case study review (video)

15 Minutes - ALP for AAC Facilitating Strategies

5 Minutes - Question and Answer

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.
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Session Dates:

• Online with Shawn Malcomson
  January 6, 2025 : 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
• Online with Shawn Malcomson
  February 13, 2025 : 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST
• Online with Shawn Malcomson
  May 6, 2025 : 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST