Previous attendance at a 1 day or 1.5 day Center for AAC & Autism LAMP Workshop is required to register for this course.

This course is designed to further the communication partners ability to implement the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning approach at different language stages and across environments. The language structure of the LAMP Words for Life language system and use of features to support language learning will be explored. Accent and iPad devices with LAMP WFL will be provided for hands-on learning, depending on class size, one set of equipment for every two participants.  Participants may bring their own Accent and/or iPad devices if desired. Discussion will include assessing current language level, setting goals for developmental progression, and analyzing data logging. The presenter will cover a variety of strategies and supports to support language development such as expanding vocabulary in natural environments, modeling, teaching the motor plan, and how to use aided language input. Videotaped sessions will be used for group discussion about strategies that work and common mistakes. Suggestions for language development in school settings will also be addressed.

Due to the hands-on training this workshop offers, seats are limited.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify how to modify the student's current AAC system and use device features to support language learning
2. Analyze the current expressive language level of an AAC user and give suggestions as to the next step for expanding language and vocabulary
3. Describe how to provide access to vocabulary across settings and activities to promote readiness to learn and generalization
4. Give examples of appropriate levels of prompting and modeling to develop independent communication

AGENDA

15 minutes - Welcome and introduction
90 minutes - Language Structure and Features of Words for Life
45 minutes - Determining current Language Stage and goals
75 minutes - Therapy Supports & Strategies
60 minutes - Support across Environments
30 minutes - Summary and Q & A

Instructor bios and disclosures can be found here.

Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for and attend this course using your own AACLJ account.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance. Partial credit is not given.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.
• Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.

Session Dates:

• Chattanooga, TN (Following Day 1 LAMP)
  January 7, 2025 : 9:00 am - 3:30 pm EST
• Jeffersonville, IN (Following Day 1 LAMP)
  January 22, 2025 : 8:30 am - 3:00 pm EST
• Abilene, TX
  March 6, 2025 : 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CST