Introduction to Communicating Beyond Requesting

Description

Learn specific strategies to go beyond requesting - into the world of asking questions, making comments, protesting, expressing opinions, and other communicative functions. We will explore the power of various communicative functions, vocabulary selection, and specific strategies to facilitate communication beyond requesting.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: 

Name communicative functions beyond requesting 

Identify communication tools that support interactions beyond requesting 

List partner communication strategies that support better communication interactions 

Important CEU update – please read: ASHA regulations are changing. We are no longer permitted to submit incomplete course records for CEUs. If you are seeking CEUs for this course, you MUST enter an accurate name, email, and complete address when registering. If your name/address has changed, please contact ASHA to update www.asha.org/Form/Name-Change-Request/

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We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. This course provides an opportunity to earn ASHA CEUs and will not be recorded. If you cannot attend, check out our Learning Hub for other learning opportunities.

After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder. Please note that courses are listed in Eastern Time (ET) America/New York.

At Tobii Dynavox, we know resources need to be accessible to as many people as possible. Each session at the conference will provide the option to turn on live captioning. Additionally, an American Sign Language interpreter will be spotlighted at each session for those who need interpretation.

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: The presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: The presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships. Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Tobii Dynavox product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products. Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Questions? Contact learning@tobiidynavox.com

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Virtual (CEU)

Presenter
Caroline Gaddy
Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP (they/she) is Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. In addition, they are a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, disability advocate, and neurodiversity educator. Caroline worked for many years in school settings as a teacher and an SLP. They also worked in medical settings with adult and pediatric populations, and specialized in supporting communication access for people with multiple disabilities. Caroline is passionate about disability justice and inclusion, and firmly believes that communication is a fundamental human right.