Before we can speak, we have to listen. Before we can give output, we need lots and lots of input. Regardless of whether the modality of communication will be oral, sign, or AAC, children need to be immersed in a communication-rich environment with speakers of their language.
This session takes an ethical approach to understanding our roles and responsibilities as educators, not only to provide our students with ACC access, but also to become proficient speakers of their new language while encouraging others to do the same. Just as typically developing children spend the first several years of their lives listening and mastering the use of oral language, students who use AAC will need time, patience, and lots of communication partners to become fluent.
This course meets the qualification of 2 hours of Ethics CEUs with TSHA.