AAC Assessment & Customizing iPad/iPods for Communication: Hands-on Training with Three AAC Apps

Description

This seminar is designed for individuals involved in the identification, set up and training of AAC systems. The morning session will focus on AAC Assessment, including strategies for app selection. The afternoon session provides three one-hour break-out sessions for hands on training of three AAC apps: Proloquo2go, TouchChat and SonoFlex.
These sessions will include discussion on how to customize specific apps and AAC systems to meet individualized needs determined through assessment. All participants will have the opportunity to attend each break out session. Some iPads will be available for shared use during the hands-on training sessions. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own iPads/iPods with Proloquo2go, TouchChat and/or SonoFlex/ SonoFlex Lite (SonoFlex Lite is a free app) where possible.

Location University of IL at Chicago
1640 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
Date 1/18/2012 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Check in 8:30 AM)
Sponsor UIC Department of Disability and Human Development
Trainer Patricia Politano
Contact Karen Haasen (312) 413-9065 khaasen@uic.edu
Principles 4. Specific IFSP goals
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 3.0 - Assessment
3.0 - Intervention
Cost $150
Status Closed