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Using Transdisciplinary Collaboration to Implement Theme-Based Collaborative Language Groups for Learners with Complex Communication Needs

Designing meaningful group learning experiences for students with complex communication needs is essential and achievable. Creating theme-based collaborative language groups that effectively support diverse communication profiles. Through an outcomes-focused approach, attendees will learn how to integrate relevant vocabulary, age-appropriate activities, differentiated materials, flexible group structures, scaffolded supports, multiple response modalities, and visual aids. Educators and team members will be equipped with practical strategies for fostering engagement, enhancing communication opportunities, and increasing student participation within group learning environments.

Jennifer Kent MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA

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Jennifer Kent MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA

Gabriella Cameron, MS, CCC-SLP

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Gabriella Cameron, MS, CCC-SLP

Dani Evans, MA, CCC-SLP

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Dani Evans, MA, CCC-SLP

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Using Transdisciplinary Collaboration to Implement Theme-Based Collaborative Language Groups for Learners with Complex Communication Needs

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Participants will describe key considerations to surmount potential barriers when implementing group instruction for learners with complex communication needs

Participants will demonstrate understanding of collaborative group planning used to integrate multiple disciplines into theme-based language groups for learners with CCN

Participants will explain how to structure an engaging theme-based language group and possible activities to incorporate for learners with CCN

Jennifer Kent MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA

Jennifer Kent MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA

Jen is a dually certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 9 years of experience working with autistic children and young adults. She is a program services coordinator at the Ivymount school in the Endeavors School Program and a Speech-Language Pathology Consultant in the Early Childhood Clinic. She is interested in assistive technology to support communication, alternative and augmentative dynamic assessment procedures and incorporating language-based strategies into academic programming.
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Gabriella Cameron, MS, CCC-SLP

Gabriella Cameron, MS, CCC-SLP

Gabriella Cameron earned a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, both from Loyola University Maryland. She is a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist at the Ivymount School in Rockville, MD. She is interested in teaching students’ self-advocacy skills, providing education to staff for supporting students who use AAC, creating individualized visuals to facilitate communication during group activities, and developing social-emotional curriculums for middle school-aged students.
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Dani Evans, MA, CCC-SLP

Dani Evans, MA, CCC-SLP

Dani Evans is a Program Coordinator and Speech-Language Pathologist at the Ivymount School in Rockville, MD. She develops and supports program-wide communication-related assessment, intervention, curriculum, and training. Her interests include using assistive technology to support communication, transition, and self-advocacy. She is the developer of This is Me, an electronic, customizable self-advocacy tool; co-author of four related journal articles; and co-creator of a related online manual.
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Time-Ordered Agenda

Time

Session / Activity

0-5 minutes
Introductions and Disclosures
5-20 minutes
Surmounting barriers through group planning
20-40 minutes
Embedding multidisciplinary skills and group implementation
40-55 minutes
Sample materials, video examples and future planning
55-60 minutes
Conclusion and Wrap-Up