Beginning Word Reading and Spelling for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
Professionals working with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) users often find it challenging to asses and intervene with conventional beginning literacy skills. How do I know if my students are learning if they can't read aloud? How do I know if they are learning sounds and letters if they can't tell me? How can I modify phonemic awareness lessons if they can't say the sounds? How do I know if they are understanding what they read? This training will answer these questions and many more. Join us as we take a deep dive into word learning for students who are non-speaking.
Participants Will
- Describe the importance of word level reading and spelling for AAC users
- Explain current models of word reading and spelling as related to AAC users
- Explore assessment of word level reading and spelling skills for AAC users
- Modify instruction and intervention for AAC users to improve word level reading and spelling
Presented by Janet McClellan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist