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Thursday, October 10
 

1:00pm HST

Using Visuals to Support Communication
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
H 202
Participants will learn how visuals can be used to help support communication skills.  Children with different communication abilities from non-speaking to speaking multiple words can participate in activities with the aid of visual support.  Explicit instruction, visual support, and strategies will be used to teach the participants how to use two visual tools.  During this workshop, participants will engage in hands-on activities to describe objects and to retell a personal event or activity. 

Learner Outcomes:  Participants will be able to name 2 visual tools to expand communication skills and demonstrate how to use visual supports with students of different communication skills.
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avatar for Judith Nomura

Judith Nomura

Assistive Technology Consultant, OSSS-ESB-Special Education Section
Judith Nomura is a school speech-language pathologist.  She has 30 years of experience servicing students with communication needs (Preschool through High School) in California and Hawaii.  Judith is an Assistive Technology Professional certified by the Rehabilitation Engineering... Read More →
Using Visuals to Support Communication 10:10:24 pdf pdf
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
H 202
  Assistive Technology
 
Friday, October 11
 

9:05am HST

Beyond Words: Inspiring Communication
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
G 103
This seminar will delve into the importance of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Core vocabulary, especially for nonverbal students and/or students with limited verbal abilities. Participants will discover a range of tools, strategies, and supports designed to foster independent and effective communication, and build meaningful connections. Whether you are new to AAC or looking to deepen your understanding, this seminar aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and confidence to inspire communication.
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avatar for Joseph Ahuna

Joseph Ahuna

SLP, KKPCA
Joseph Ahuna is a speech language pathologist working in the KKP complex area. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders. He recently attended the Closing the Gap Assistive Technology conference in Minneapolis Minnesota... Read More →
Handout of 2024 Early Childhood Conference Beyond Words Inspiring Communication pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
G 103
  Assistive Technology

10:45am HST

Beyond Words: Inspiring Communication
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
G 103
This seminar will delve into the importance of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Core vocabulary, especially for nonverbal students and/or students with limited verbal abilities. Participants will discover a range of tools, strategies, and supports designed to foster independent and effective communication, and build meaningful connections. Whether you are new to AAC or looking to deepen your understanding, this seminar aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and confidence to inspire communication.
Presenters
avatar for Joseph Ahuna

Joseph Ahuna

SLP, KKPCA
Joseph Ahuna is a speech language pathologist working in the KKP complex area. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders. He recently attended the Closing the Gap Assistive Technology conference in Minneapolis Minnesota... Read More →
Handout of 2024 Early Childhood Conference Beyond Words Inspiring Communication pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
G 103
  Assistive Technology
 
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