This course is valid from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.1 CEU.

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Course Description

This course provided clinical examples and discussion of pediatric Lingraphica users, as well as their goals, barriers, and outcomes. It discussed real life examples of clinical problem solving and AAC strategies for implementation for improving communication, participation, and quality of life for pediatric AAC users with a variety of communication impairments and diagnoses.

Disclaimer

This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices.  

There will be limited information on our other products/services. 

1 Hour 0.1 ASHA CEUs
Introductory Level, Professional

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss pediatric candidacy for a Lingraphica AAC device
2. Describe how personal and family goals influence AAC implementation
3. State functional examples of daily use of a high tech AAC device for a pediatric AAC user

Time-Ordered Agenda

• 5 minutes: Introduction
• 5 minutes: Lingraphica device overview
• 5 minutes: Personalized goals and outcome planning
• 35 minutes: Individual case studies
• 5 minutes: Components of success with AAC
• 5 minutes: Review & Questions

Instructional Personnel 

Anna Reeve, MS, CCC-SLP  

Anna joined Lingraphica in 2019. As a speech-language pathologist, Anna has treated adults with communication and swallowing impairments in primarily outpatient settings, with per diem experience in the inpatient setting. She has also worked extensively with the adult neurogenic patient population in multidisciplinary clinics. Anna holds a BS and MS degree from Idaho State University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Anna Reeve is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.   

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist  

Melanie Baez

Melanie joined Lingraphica in 2022. She has experience providing speech and language services to pediatric and adult populations across school, outpatient, home-health and acute care rehab settings. She has 18 years of experience primarily dedicated to various pediatric settings. Melanie holds a Master's in Communication Disorders from the University of Central Florida.

Relevant Financial Relationships: Melanie Baez is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.

Sara Schneider, M.S. CCC-SLP

Sara joined Lingraphica in 2022. She has experience providing speech and language services to pediatric and adult populations across school, outpatient, acute, rehab and skilled nursing settings. Sara holds a Bachelors in Communication Disorders from Butler University and a Master's in Speech Pathology from Purdue University.

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sara Schneider is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist

Faye Stillman, MS, CC-SLP/ATP

Faye Stillman joined Lingraphica in January of 2014, as a Clinical Consultant, and is serving in the role of CE Program Manager. She is an ASHA certified, and Florida licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). She has authored three books, presented multiple times at ASHA and ATIA, and is an experienced clinician, clinical instructor, CFY supervisor, speech therapy discipline leader and therapy team leader. Faye graduated from the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University with BA and MS degrees in speech-language pathology, respectively.

Relevant Financial Relationships: Faye Stillman is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist

We are here to help. Please contact us for learning accommodations or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty