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Telepractice And Augmentative And Alternative Communication (AAC) #e259


Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn appropriate models of assessment and intervention for AAC telepractice.


"I loved the example therapy session – it put all the parts together! This course was easy and simple, and I took away great info right away."

– A.B., prior course participant

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This course outlines how to implement AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) in the telepractice setting. The course will cover issues related to the research supporting telepractice for AAC, identifying appropriate models of intervention and assessment for AAC telepractice, and discuss potential solutions for implementing AAC online. This course is suited to SLPs who have some experience with telepractice or have taken the beginner telepractice courses through Northern Speech Services. It includes a video of AAC modeling and many implementation suggestions that SLPs can immediately apply in their practice.

Offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 contact hour.

Course Overview & Run Time:

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:02:21

  1. Telepractice Review
  2. Types of Telepractice
  3. Types of AAC
    • Low Tech
    • Mid Tech
    • High Tech
    • Pros/Cons
  4. How AAC is Used in Telepractice
  5. Tele AAC Research
  6. Implementation
"I loved how the speaker gave specific and useful tips for all of her recommendations and strategies. This speaker in general is fantastic. I am a teletherapist, and her courses are always very useful and practical."

– L.P., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Tx suggestions for modeling were helpful. Clear and concise information." M.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Modeling AAC before expecting use from the client was a beneficial topic. I liked the explanations on how to model AAC and different levels of technology that can be used." A.G. (Aug. 2024)

"Modeling Technology (i.e., use of software, doc camera, webcam and use of a facilitator) was helpful to discuss. I liked the research in tele AAC, resources and video of therapy." D.N. (Jul. 2024)

"All the information was beneficial. I liked the course's flexibility." M.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Using a documentation camera to model the use of a device was beneficial. I liked the example with the child." C.W. (Dec. 2023)

"The course was easy to understand." M.P. (Dec. 2023)

"The video examples were beneficial. I liked the examples of websites." A.F. (Nov. 2023)

"The various ways to model AAC via telepractice was beneficial to discuss." N.I. (Sep. 2023)

"Readily applicable suggestions and demonstrations. I liked the emphasis on parent coaching, as well as the demonstration and application of the free PRC PASS software." M.N. (Jul. 2023)

"I loved how the speaker gave specific and useful tips for all of her recommendations and strategies. This speaker in general is fantastic. I am a teletherapist, and her courses are always very useful and practical." L.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and parent coaching." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the video about the AAC apps. That was interesting, especially for someone who isn't overly familiar with AAC apps. I liked the resources that the presenter recommended." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Well organized and easy to follow course." C.P. (Nov. 2022)

"The research and modeling video was extremely helpful." K.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Liked the resources for free software downloads for SLPs. And I liked the video examples of sessions." A.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The videos of modeling AAC within a treatment session were good." C.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the resources covered, and the video of an actual therapy session." K.H. (May 2022)

"Great resources and info on modeling." E.C. (May 2022)

"The presenter was great – easy to follow." S.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the modeling for the parent/facilitator." L.T. (Mar. 2022)

"Video of the actual session was very helpful. I liked learning the necessary criteria for effective AAC treatment via telepractice (having a partner on the other side, having the same system, 2nd camera, etc)." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"Great resources provided, good video examples." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding lesson planning with family (or staff in school as is my case), importance of modeling and facilitator." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Breadth of information of what is available for tx use." C.E. (Jan. 2022)

"The course was easy to follow, and going over AAC was most helpful." S.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical resources and clip of therapy session. How to involve parent/facilitator during therapy session." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the resources: How to acquire high-tech equipment without having to break the bank." I.K. (Nov. 2021)

"Being reminded of the different companies that offer ACC and to what extent, i.e. loaning devices, getting downloads, etc. I liked the references to studies and their outcomes. There were quite a few mentioned." A.M. (Oct. 2021)

“I appreciated that it is okay to use different strategies within a telepractice session (e.g., parent coaching, modeling, direct interaction, etc.). I loved the video! I benefited from seeing a school-based assignment that included so many aspects of speech-language pathology (sight words/phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, AAC, imitation, following directions, etc).” G.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I loved the example therapy session – it put all the parts together! This course was easy and simple, and I took away great info right away. It wasn't overwhelming like so many other courses are!" A.B. (Sept. 2021)

"The section on parent coaching hierarchy was most beneficial. I liked everything; it was a fantastic course!" S.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Great course for SLPs who are new to the profession and AAC." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the part on how to work equally with facilitators to plan sessions beneficial. I like the flow of the course. It made it easy to keep up and retain information." J.R. (Aug. 2021)

"The use of core words and video display of session was beneficial.  I enjoyed the video model of using AAC in telepractice." P.L. (Jul. 2021)

"I am learning how to use AAC devices in my sessions, and the entire presentation was beneficial.  The videos of the SLP modeling and resources presented were good." N.D. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the videos and tech assistance tools." M.M. (May 2021)

"The whole course was extremely helpful." R.L. (May 2021)

“I found demonstrating the use of AAC in telepractice to be helpful. I liked the videos illustrating implementation. The demonstration with the young student shows how things do not always go perfectly and how you must go with the flow.” D.W. (Feb. 2021)

“I gained the core knowledge of guiding and coaching the parents through the use of AAC in Telepractice by modeling how to use devices. I liked that the speaker demonstrated how they utilized modeling of AAC in therapy.” S.D. (Jan. 2021)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. List different types of AAC and how they can be utilized via telepractice.
  2. Identify appropriate models of AAC assessment and intervention online.
  3. Identify and describe evidence from the research supporting the use of telepractice for the AAC population.

Presenter & Disclosures

Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Linguabilities, a private practice based out of Florida that provides telepractice, job coaching, and staffing contracts for online speech therapy, as well as Telepractice Connect, a membership site dedicated to all things telepractice. Marissa received her Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, double majoring in Psychology and Speech and Hearing Sciences. She then completed a Master's degree in Speech Pathology, earning licensure in seven states and her ASHA CCCs. Marissa has extensive experience working in the schools, in evaluations, and in teletherapy settings. When not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband Gabriel and dogs, Petri and Bunsen.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Marissa Rocheleau is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Marissa Rocheleau is the owner of Linguabilities and Telepractice Connect; ownership interests.

Nonfinancial — Marissa Rocheleau has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.

What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:

You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.

Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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