Achieving Authentic Communication: Implementation Toolkit

This class will review elements of implementation to help participants achieve authentic communication with their clients. Participants will learn about communication, a complex multimodal process, involving the interaction of three elements: functions of communication, the environment, and communication partners. This will include a discussion about how to move beyond requesting and what to do as the communication partner. Additionally, participants will learn about the importance of creating communication opportunities, and how to do so for their clients. Examples will be used throughout the seminar and participants will have hands on experience using several tools to help clients achieve authentic communication.

Learner Outcomes

1. Identify functions of communication
2. Define authentic communication
3. Identify communication partners and their roles
4. Define a communication opportunity
5. Analyze the environment and identify how to create communication opportunities

Agenda

10 min - Introduction/What is Authentic Communication?

25 min - Functions of Communication, beyond requesting

15 min - The Environment

30 min - Communication Partners and their roles

45 min - Creating Communication Opportunities

15 mi -  More tips and Tools

10 min - Discussion/Conclusion

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Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
• All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

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