Play-Based AAC Practices for Young Autistic Children (Course)
Date:
July 16 All day
Price:
Instructor(s):
Amy Starble
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
Educators, early childhood special educators, developmental educators, speech language pathologists and other related service providers who work with autistic children between 2-8 years of age, with an earned bachelor’s degree.
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
This course is designed to support participants in building their knowledge and skills in the identification and implementation of AAC supports for young autistic children. An emphasis will be placed on using observations to gather information about a child’s spontaneous communication, interests, engagement and social play, identifying AAC tools that best match a child’s needs and strengths, and implementing play-based AAC practices that support communicative initiation and autonomy.
Start/End Dates: July 16 – August 27, 2025
Class Meetings:
7/16/2025: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (synchronous online meeting)
7/30/2025: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (in-person/workshop)
8/13/2025: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (in-person/workshop)
