This course is valid from November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered for 1 PDH / 0.1 ASHA CEUs.

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Course Description

This course explored the role of profanity in social communication and the SLP’s role in supporting access to taboo language on AAC devices. It covered age-specific examples, ethical considerations, and strategies to promote advocacy and full communication rights. Attendees also saw examples of customizations of taboo vocabulary using Lingraphica AAC devices. 

Disclaimer

This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices.  There will be limited information about other products or 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.

Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion:

Completion requires learners to (1) view/attend the instructional presentation in full; (2) receive a minimum of 80% on the learning assessment; and (3) submit a course evaluation. Learners may retake the learning assessment as needed until the satisfactory score is achieved. Questions, assistance requests, and feedback may be sent to trafferty@lingraphica.com

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss three key functions of profanity in social and interpersonal communication.
2. Identify at least two examples of taboo words or concepts that vary across different age groups. 
3. Describe at least two strategies for supporting the learning and use of taboo language within AAC systems. 
4. Apply ethical and clinical considerations to customize taboo vocabulary in AAC devices using user-centered approaches. 

Time-Ordered Agenda

• 5 minutes – Introduction 
• 10 minutes – What is Taboo Language? Defining terms & concepts 
• 10 minutes – Development and Use of Profanity Across the Lifespan 
• 10 minutes – Ethical Considerations for word choice and access in AAC  
• 10 minutes – AAC in Practice: Research findings & user perspectives 
• 10 minutes – Customizing Taboo Vocabulary on Lingraphica Devices 
• 5 minutes – Questions and Answers 

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 intermittent experience in the inpatient, home health and SNF settings. She has worked extensively with the adult neurogenic patient population in multidisciplinary clinics. Anna holds a MS degree in Speech- Language Pathology 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. 

Hali Strickler, MA CCC-SLP  

Hali Strickler is an AAC Services Coordinator for TechOWL at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. She received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science from Temple University. Hali has spoken at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference and was a 2023 Joy Zabala Spirit Award recipient for her session on transition and AAC. She has been a featured guest on several disability advocacy podcasts.  

Relevant Financial Relationship: Hali Strickler is an employee of Temple University. She also receives compensation for private and contracted speech-language therapy services.   

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Hali is a member of ASHA (the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and Special Interest Group 12 Augmentative and Alternative Communication.    

We are here to help. 

Please contact us for learning accommodations 

or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 1.00