Professor Emeritus: Indiana University Independent Consultant: www.ErnaAlantConsultancy.com A speech–language therapist trained in South Africa, Dr. Alant came to the United States in 2009 as a Professor and Otting Chair in Developmental Disabilities at Indiana University. She now resides on Long Island, New York, and work primarily in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Learning Opportunities
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Communication is more than exchanging messages: Social Closeness in AAC Intervention
Presented By
Erna AlantSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2019 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Location
Virtual
Grade Levels
AllThis presentation will focus on the benefits and importance of a meaning-making approach to AAC intervention. The approach acknowledges the importance of students’ participation in
activities, but emphasizes the role of engagement and social closeness in interacting with others. The development of friendships between peers in a classroom can only thrive when
teachers and therapist facilitate an environment conducive to meaning-making in interactions.
Target Audience
People who work with children with CCN