Using AAC to Play- FREE WEBINAR

Find out more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication, what it is and who it is suitable for.

Learn more about switch control as an access method. This course will introduce you to the different types of switches available and how these can be used to independently control a range of activities. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

Discover more about eyegaze as an access method. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months. This course will describe the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eye gaze as a control method.

Discover more about touch control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a touchscreen. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

Discover more about mouse control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a mouse. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months.

Learn more about using voice as a method to control computers and electronic devices. This online course will consider the range of equipment available and the vocal, cognitive and visual skills that are required to use it reliably. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate.

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support communication for people with aphasia. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.

Learn about who might use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how you can begin to identify someone who may benefit from AAC.

Learn about when to start with AAC and important approaches to take when you are getting started. Build your confidence to have a go and get answers to some of the common questions people have about AAC.

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker & Communicate In Print software packages to create an individualised resource.

This 2 day, in-person course course provides an overview of key considerations for the development and use of Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication systems. NB This course cannot be delivered remotely. It is delivered face-to-face at one of our centres in England, UK.

Understand the principles of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how this valuable tool can be used to support the communication skill development of people who use AAC.

Considering ways in which we can support others to support AAC users in the most effective ways.

Explore ways in which AAC can be embedded into play activities.

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AAC Assessment Tools (D)

AAC assessment is essential because every individual communicates differently, with unique strengths, needs, and environments. A dynamic AAC assessment helps us identify the right tools, access methods, and supports that truly fit the person. This taster will highlight how thoughtful, individualised AAC assessment leads to meaningful, successful communication.

An introduction to the hugely popular guide 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' (available on Ace Centre's website). Learn more about the purpose of this resource and how is can support you to meet the needs of a wide range of clients who may require communication books.

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An introduction to using eye gaze as an access method. This course will introduce you to the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eye gaze as a control method.

An introduction to using and facilitating touch as an access method. This course with introduce you to various ways that direct access through touch can be achieved. The different skills needed for touch will be described, and how you can improve them The session will identify potentially useful equipment that can support people with disabilities to access touch computers.

To recognise mouse alternatives that are available To consider adaptations that can help to improve mouse skills To identify hardware and software solutions that help with some difficulties using the mouse

To name different types of switches To recognise different ways that switches can be used and activities they can control To identify skills required for switching

To recognise the how voice can be used for typing and control To identify the skills required to use voice as an access method