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Apr 14
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Developing Competency in Self-Advocacy S...

Kate Grandbois, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LABA; Amy Wonkka, MA, CCC-SLP.
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Course Title: Developing Competency in Self-Advocacy Skills for Complex Communicators

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Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least three skills to target to develop communication competency

2. Identify at least three activities or tools for students to learn and practice self-advocacy skills.

3. Explain how to use coaching strategies to support communication partners in utilizing skills

explicitly taught during natural moments in the learning environment.

References & Resources:

Brady, N. C., Bruce, S., Goldman, A., Erickson, K., Mineo, B., Ogletree, B. T., Paul, D., Romski, M., Sevcik, R., Siegel, E., Schoonover, J., Snell, M., Sylvester, L., & Wilkinson, K. (2016). Communication services and supports for individuals with severe disabilities: Guidance for assessment and intervention. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 121(2), 121–138. 

Burkhart, L., Mussel White, C. (2001). Can We Chat? Co-Planned Sequenced Social Scripts. Litchfield Park: Special Communications. 

Finke, E. H., Davis, J. M., Benedict, M., Goga, L., Kelly, J., Palumbo, L., . . . Waters, S. (2017). Effects of a Least-to-Most Prompting Procedure on Multisymbol Message Production in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 26(1), 81-98. doi:10.1044/2016_ajslp-14-0187 

Geist, L., & Erickson, K. (2022). Robust Receptive Vocabulary Instruction for Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Who Use AAC. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 54(4), 296–304. 

Hartmann, A & Sheldon, E. (2019). Just Ask: What we can learn from AAC users. [Blog post] Sheldon, E., & Hartmann, A. How to be an AAC supporter - AssistiveWare. https://www.assistiveware.com/learn-aac/how-can-i-help-be-an-aac-supporter Karimi, L. (2024, February 9). Erika Fundelius - Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. https://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/erika-fundelius/ 

Light, J., & Mcnaughton, D. (2015). Designing AAC research and intervention to improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 31(2), 85-96. 

Hayden, N. K., Bradshaw, J., Hayward, S., Murphy, J., Boa, S., Eden, V., Mischo, S., Pampoulo, E., Macrae, A.-M., Reid, J., Darvell, C., Lauer, N., Mundt, I., Clark, L., Nagawa, M., Duner, A., and Talking Mats Research Network (2023). Summary of Talking Mats Studies. 

Sam, A., & AFIRM Team. (2015). Social narratives. Chapel Hill, NC: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, FPG Child Development Center, University of North Carolina. 

Samuelsson, J., Holmer, E., Johnels, J. Å., Palmqvist, L., Heimann, M., Reichenberg, M., & Thunberg, G. (2024). My point of view: Students with intellectual and communicative disabilities express their views on speech and reading using Talking Mats. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 52, 23–35. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12543 

Singer, B.D., & Morgensen Jennifer. (2021). Getting students to Self-Advocacy—Step by step. In ASHA LeaderLive. https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.ftr1.26082021.32

Taub, D., Wakeman, S., Saunders, A., Thurlow, M. L., & Lazarus, S. S. (2019). Using the least dangerous assumption in educational decisions (TIPS Series: Tip #6). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, TIES Center. 

Walker, H. M., Calkins, C., Wehmeyer, M. L., Walker, L., Bacon, A., Palmer, S. B., ... & Johnson, D. R. (2011). A social-ecological approach to promote self-determination. Exceptionality, 19(1), 6-18. 

Wehmeyer, M. L. (2005). Self-determination and individuals with severe disabilities: Re-examining meanings and misinterpretations. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30(3), 113-120. 

Witkowski D., Baker B. (2012). Addressing the content vocabulary with core: Theory and practice for non-literate or emerging literate students. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 74–81. 

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Communication Bill of Rights - https://www.asha.org/njc/communication-bill-of-rights

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