Gail VanTatenhove

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Traverse City, MI

Theme/Topic:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication:
This seminar will help teachers and students utilize CORE vocabulary within the student's AAC device and put a halt to the never-ending programming of temporary "fringe" vocabulary.

Target Audience:

SLPs, classroom teachers, Resourse Room teachers, Aides, OTs, AT Professionals, Parents

Event Location:	Waterfront Conference Center 2061 US 31 North Traverse City, MI 49686
Time(s):	Start Time 8:00 AM End Time 3:30 PM
Other Time(s):	Sign-In Hospitality 8:00 - 8:15am Workshop: 8:15am - 3:35 pm
Cost(s):	$85.00, includes lunch.	Save to Calendar

SB-CEUs?: Yes

Event Description:

Gail M. VanTatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP, a renowned speaker and educator in the field of AAC will demonstrate how the Descriptive Teaching Model, paired with Aided Language Stimulation, will increase teacher expectations and ability to coach students to use their AAC devices within the classroom setting. Participants will be able to:

Describe the differences between Referential and Descriptive Teaching Models
Develop at least 1 lesson plan based on the Descriptive Teaching Model
Discuss the use of Aided Language Stimulation within the Descriptive Teaching Model
List 3 partner communication skills the encourage generative language in the classroom
Develop a plan for engineering the classroom descriptively

Other Information:

Ms. VanTatenhove is famous for her work with AAC. She currently is in private practice, working with adults and children who use AAC strategies and devices. Her contributions to the field of AAC include the development of a loaner bank of AAC devices; development of AAC-based therapy and classroom products; participation in ASHA projects on AAC implementation; editor of ASHA newsletter for the AAC Special Interest Division; board member of USAAC; past president of FSAAC, the Florida chapter of USAAC.