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CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Augmentative Communication Consultant  \nWelcome!  \n􀂒 Webinar process  \n􀂒 GoToWebinar for technical issues  \n􀂒 Questions taken at the end, typed  \n􀂒 Other Resources:  \n􀂒 ASF Website  \nin chat box  \n􀂒 ASF on YouTube  \n􀂒 ASF CTS FaceBook Group  \nASF website  \n[www.Angelman.org](www.Angelman.org)  \nASF YouTube Channel  \nAngelmanSyndromeFdn Select “Videos” to see archived webinars (among  \nother videos)  \nASF CTS FaceBook Group  \nASF Communication Training Series  \nSelect “join”  \nAbout me…  \n􀂒 Speech-language pathologist  \n􀂒 2-year training grant at UVM in AAC  \n􀂒 22 years asAAC consultant in MA and VT  \n􀂒 Individuals 0-22 with “complex communication needs” including AS  \n􀂒 Collaborator in ASF-CTS  \nFamily Connections to  \nAAC  \nNickolas  \nJacob  \nmom  \nToday’s Goals   \n1. Practice use of technology for webinarand resource access  \n2. Begin developing a framework for organizing information related to AAC  \n3. Learn specific recommended AAC practices  \n4. Set stage for the year of CTS  \n5. Meet one of the ASF-CTS collaborators  \nToday’s REAL Goal  \nPractice use technology webinar and resource  \nBegin developing a framework for organizing information related to AAC Learn specific recommended AAC practices Set stage the year  \nMeet one of the ASF-CTS collaborators  \n“Augmentative Communication Recommended  \nPractices”  \nIntroduction  \nDear Educational Team Member,  \nThis document was created to share a process for how you might organize and prioritize information related to an Augmentative Communication (AAC) system. The structure and content have evolved out of my work with hundreds of educational teams over the last two decades, as well as my ongoing professional development activities.  \nUsing my 5 STEPS structure, five essential AAC practices have been identified in each area. These practices were selected based on their strong contributions to a successful AAC system and are supported by the current AAC literature.  \nWhile these are not the only elements necessary for a successful AAC system, a system without many of these elements would not likely achieve meaningful communication outcomes. Hopefully this collection will spark conversations, inspire new ideas, and help to guide you in the selection of appropriate practices to support the individuals you live and/or work with who need AAC support.  \nSincerely,  \nMaureen Nevers, M.S. 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