Dr. Jennifer Kent-Walsh is Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. In addition to conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in AAC and language disorders, Dr. Kent-Walsh is the Director of the FAAST Atlantic Region Assistive Technology Demonstration Center at UCF. Dr. Kent-Walsh, along with her research collaborators, develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve language and communication outcomes for children with developmental disabilities who use AAC. Dr. Kent-Walsh is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and currently the Principal Investigator for projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIDCD), the Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, and the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology.
Learning Opportunities
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Webinar: Fostering Functional Expressive Language Skills for Children Using AAC - Direct and Indirect Interventions
Presented By
Jennifer Kent-WalshSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| January 19, 2017 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Location
Virtual
Grade Levels
AllThis webinar will present evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches to improve results for children with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. Both direct and indirect interventions, including grammar and communication partner interventions will be covered.
Learning Objectives
- Describe two barriers children with complex communication needs often face relating to their developing language skills.
- Describe one protocol for communication partner instruction in AAC.
- Describe one grammar intervention protocol involving concentrated modeling and aided AAC modeling.
Target Audience
Teachers, SLPs, Para-educators and teams who serve children and youth with complex communication needs. Additional team members including OTs, Administrators, Assistive Technology Staff and Parents of students who have communication systems, but are not using them consistently are encouraged to attend.