Learning Opportunities

TARGET AUDIENCE: PARENTS, EDUCATORS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, OTHER THERAPISTS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Featuring: Melanie Sicotte

TouchChat is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech.

This full-day TouchChat training includes:

• Review of all language sets/program options available in TouchChat (word power, gateway, quick chat, my chat, talk-about-acc) – discussion on selecting vocabulary sets for different needs
• Detailed information about editing and customizing vocabulary sets – with hands on examples
• Tips for editing on a computer and Ipad and transferring programming between devices
• Using IShare to back up system
• Troubleshooting issues related to TouchChat – staff would be encouraged to bring specific challenges/issues they have faced
• Using paper/low tech backup & supportive systems
• Straegies & ideas to build capacity for staff working with children using TouchChat on IPads & communication devices
• Case studies/consultations as time permits

This learning opportunity is being offered through curriculum implementation funding from Alberta Education