ASHA – Creating an AAC Immersion Classroom

This is a self-paced course. It is ASHA approved for CEUs.

Description: As classrooms become more inclusive, educators are being asked to support more communication styles than ever, and most teams haven’t been
shown what AAC can actually look like in a real classroom. This training is hands-on, practical, and designed to make AAC feel natural across the entire school day. You’ll learn how to build AAC into circle time, routines, social-emotional learning, and everyday instruction using ready-to-use visuals, engaging activities, and classroom examples that actually match what teachers are navigating.

Presented By: Morgan van Diepen, M.Ed., BCBA, and Janna Bedoyan, M.Ed., NBCT and AAC Specialist

Morgan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with more than 15 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positioning her as a clinical expert in this field. Her extensive background includes working with families and schools on an international scale and publishing a collection of books that rank at the top of “Behavioral Disorders in Special Ed.” and “Parenting Books on Children with Disabilities” categories. She has made significant contributions to the field by presenting at respected conferences and designing custom trainings for clinical organizations and school districts. As a result of her efforts, she has gained recognition as a strong advocate for making behavior expertise more approachable. This depth of knowledge & reputation has been instrumental in establishing ABA Visualized as a reputable resource in the field.

Janna Bedoyan, M.Ed., NBCT and AAC Specialist  I believe each and every child has the potential to contribute something unique and special to the world.  Students with Autism hold a distinct place in my heart.  I believe that intensive early intervention is critical for young children with Autism.  I have a positive presence, I deliver patience, passion, and persistence at this crucial time in a family’s life.  I help children with Autism to develop to their greatest potential by believing in them as capable individuals.  My purpose is to make the community, parents, and peers aware of their unique individual gifts as well as their needs.  In doing so, I empower my students to accomplish goals previously perceived as unattainable by their family and community.  I have a vision of a world where people learn to respect, accept, and embrace the differences between us – this is the core of what makes life so amazing to me

Disclosures:

Financial: The presenters will receive an honorarium for this course.
Non-financial: The presenter is the co-founder of BIP Visualized. Visuals and
resources shared in this session are from the BIP Visualized online platform.e

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives 

● Identify at least 3 ways to incorporate AAC across the school day.
● Describe and demonstrate 3 AAC immersion practices in a classroom setting.
● Implement one AAC-supported circle time lesson plan using the provided visuals and activities.

Course Agenda 

0- 10 minutes Introduction
10-20 minutes What “AAC immersion” looks like in real classrooms, How to use today’s resources immediately
20-25 minutes AAC Immersion Mindset: Communication for Everyone, AAC is not just for nonvocal learners. Why offering participation options increases engagement and reduces frustration
25-35 minutes Core Principles for Making AAC Feel Natural, Where AAC fits best across the day (not just during “AAC time”) Modeling, wait time, and participation without pressure Quick do’s and don’ts that make implementation smoother
35-45 minutes Core Principles for Making AAC Feel Natural. Where AAC fits best across the day (not just during “AAC time”) ,Modeling, wait time, and participation without pressure, Quick do’s and don’ts that make implementation smoother
45-55 minutes AAC Across the School Day, Transitions, centers, recess, and instruction, Easy ways to embed AAC into what you already do
55-60 minutes Summary and questions

To complete the course, view the webinar, complete the evaluation form. You will get a notification that your request has been sent for ASHA CEUs. 

ABA SPEECH is committed to providing equal opportunities in accordance with all applicable laws. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact rose@abaspeech.org. We will review your request and respond in a timely manner. Please note that we will require a minimum of 4 weeks to provide a reasonable accommodation for your request.

Visit https://abaspeech.org/course or email us at rose@abaspeech.org if you have questions.

ABA SPEECH is committed to providing equal opportunities in accordance with all applicable laws. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact rose@abaspeech.org.