YOU will build your AAC skills and confidently help kids TALK BACK!

I became an SLP to help kiddos communicate “AKA” TALK BACK. But if you are like me, you didn’t learn all you needed in school to confidently and successfully support AAC.  

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If you are like me, you might have thought one or even all of these things ...

  • I don’t know where to begin with AAC and I am supposed to be the expert in communication! 
  •  I am not a techie, so how am I supposed to help support AAC?  
  • How do I get staff to understand how important their role is for our AAC users?  
  • I have so many things to learn with limited time.  Where and how can I build my AAC skills?  
  • I am SO FRUSTRATED and OVERWHELMED.  I feel like I am FAILING my students, teammates, and families.

Now imagine how you will feel when you build your skills and confidence to teach and model AAC to your students, clients, fellow educators, and families!

  • Think about walking into a classroom and seeing your teachers and instructional assistants modeling and supporting AAC use in everyday activities.
  • Picture your FUNctional therapy sessions where you have a system and strategies to build language with AAC.
  • Envision the joy you will experience when your AAC user comments on a game they are playing with their peers.
  • Imagine feeling confident and empowered to support your AAC user and team.

With the Talk Back Team for AAC,
YOU will build your skills and confidence with AAC.

You will help kiddos TALK BACK no matter how they find their voice!

Why I created The Talk Back Team for AAC!

In my CF (Clinical Fellowship) year I had multiple students with AAC.  I had limited training and education on AAC, but I was passionate about helping my students and clients communicate.
 
I began attending AAC sessions at TXSHA, CSHA, and ASHA. I took a college certificate course in the area of Assistive Technology (CSUN) and one in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Stockton University). I also attended a 4-day AAC intensive training by the Diagnostic Center of Southern California. It was exhausting, expensive, and it took many years to gain the skills I needed.

I created The Talk Back Team for AAC so YOU can build your skills at home and on your schedule. You don't have to spend years and $1000's of dollars, nor do you have to be a "techie." You can build your knowledge and skills to confidently support AAC users and their teams.  

"I have been an SLP for over 25 years.  I have supported students that use AAC, but I wanted to learn some new strategies.  I feel like I have new activities and ways to help my students."

-Jen

What will I learn with The Talk Back Team for AAC ?

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What's included with The Talk Back Team for AAC?

Video Training Modules:  5 Hours of Video Training  to watch at your own pace. 

Group Coaching Calls: 4 Live Group Q/A Sessions  that will be recorded if you can't attend.  

Printable Core Vocabulary:  Single Page Core Board and A Multiple Page AAC Flip Book 

Data & Support Pages:  AAC Roles Chart, Core Vocabulary Builder, Implementation Chart and more. 

Exclusive Facebook Group:  Connect and grow with other SLPs 

"I have taken her ideas and techniques for creating and expanding boards back to my clinic and set up more functional boards for training before the evaluations... We changed our use of "I want" to more functional verbs phrases which has benefitted our clients in their functional communication.

- Launa

Take a look at The Talk Back Team Course Curriculum

"I just changed from elementary to high school and I have multiple students with AAC.  I just finished my CF year and haven't worked with AAC.  This course is just what I need to get ready for the new year!"

-Diane M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course was developed for SLPs, SLPAs, OTs, and Educators in Special Education who want to improve their skills to support their team with AAC.  Parents and family members, we have a course for you coming out soon!

We will have 4 LIVE Coaching and Q/A sessions. If you can not attend these zoom sessions, send your questions, and your questions will be answered during the connection hours. The recordings will be added to the course.  You will also be able to ask questions in the Talk Back Team Community or ask us personally.  

While we do not report ASHA CEUs, you will receive 9 PDHs professional development hours, equating to .9 CUEs (5 hours of pre-recorded video and 4 hours of live Coaching and Q/A.  You will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate can be put towards your ASHA PDHs (previously called Clinical Maintenance Hours).  For more information follow this link. 

YES!  We have a 30-day money back guarantee. If you decide that The Talk Back Team for AAC is not for you, Please contact us for a full refund.  

I understand, I have been there!  As a single parent of 2 kids (they are partially leaving the nest now), I know what it means to be busy and juggle so many things.  I created this as a self paced course.  You can listen while doing the dishes, going for a walk, or sitting on your cozy couch.  You will have access to this course as long as the platform exists.  Take the time you need!

You do NOT have to be a techie to support your AAC user.  While AAC can include technology, supporting AAC is more about building language and communication.  You don't have to love technology or be techie to effectively support your AAC user effectively!  This course will equip you with the skills and resources to work with some major AAC Applications.  

Whether you are working with an AAC user now or in the future, these skills will make significantly affect an individual's ability to communicate.   Growing and learning will improve your marketability and could also increase your salary.  Also, I have done the groundwork.  I have researched, practiced, and brought together the tools you need.  

YES!  We are happy to work with your district or clinic for funding.  Please send an email so we can set this up.  

YES!  Please contact us regarding discounts for groups and working with your district or clinic.  

Did someone say BONUSES?

Small Group Coaching: Participate in a small group (less than 5 people) planning session.  This is limited to the first 20 team members. 

AAC Vocabulary Files ready to go for Proloquo2Go, TD Snap, and CoughDrop.  
Vocabulary files that have been created and are ready to personalize  for your students/clients.   These can be added to a licensed program.  

2 Digital Activities for FUNctional therapy. 

Stop stressing about supporting AAC.  Your journey to build your skills and confidence starts with The Talk Back Team for AAC.    Now is the perfect time to multiply your abilities and help kids TALK BACK with AAC.  

The Talk Back Team for AAC Includes

5+ Hours of Video Training  (Value $549)

4 Live Group Coaching and Q/A Sessions (Value $429)

Printable Core Vocabulary and Flip Book (Value $37)

AAC Team Support Pages, Data Collection, Classroom Posters (Value $47)

AAC Support Community (Priceless)

Bonuses: FUNctional Digital Activities and Vocabulary Files (Value $127)

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