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Thursday, December 3 • 9:20am - 10:10am
Modeling Augmentative Communication to Replace Challenging Behaviors FILLING

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Four case studies involving two elementary students and two adults with communication disabilities are presented. The established practices of Functional Communication Training (FCT) and modeling were used to teach them to use an iPad to communicate their needs and improve their engagement. Innovative methods using video to assess the function of problem behaviors for the students are presented. This presentation offers effective and efficient procedures that can be used by multi-disciplinary teams to improve the communication of individuals with communicative needs. OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe efficient procedures for identifying the function of problem behaviors 2. Identify procedures for modeling the use of AAC to improve communication and reduce problem behaviors in individuals with communicative disabilities. 3. Identify procedures for modeling the use of AAC to improve core vocabulary in individuals with communicative disabilities. IMPORTANCE: TRANSLATING TOPIC INTO IMPROVED OUTCOMES:
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Samuel Sennott

Assistant Professor, Universal Design Lab/ Portland State University
Samuel Sennott, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Portland State University (PSU). Dr. Sennott is the founder of the new Universal Design Lab at PSU, which is focused on innovative research, teaching, and community service. In summary, his research work focuses... Read More →

Thursday December 3, 2015 9:20am - 10:10am PST
Salon H 1401 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97201
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