• Describe three uses of profanity in social communication.  
• Identify at least two examples of age-specific taboo words/concepts for different age groups.  
• Define ways in which AAC systems can increase access to related symbols. 
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  Time-Ordered Agenda

•  5 minutes: Introduction to speakers and topic 

• 10 minutes: Defining terms and review of taboo language as a concept 

• 10 minutes: Development of profanity and use of taboo words across the lifespan 

• 10 minutes: Application to AAC; evidence from relevant research and AAC users' perspectives 

• 10 minutes: Discussion of strategies to increase availability and access to different forms of taboo words on AAC systems/devices 

• 10 minutes: Customizing taboo words using Lingraphica systems 

• 5 minutes:  Conclusion and Q & A 

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. Her work at TechOWL includes providing AAC supports and services to individuals in Pennsylvania, as well as logistics for the ACES (Augmentative Communication and Empowerment Supports) program. She received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science from Temple University. Hali is a licensed (in Pennsylvania and New Jersey) and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with experience in the public-school setting and adult community-based settings. Throughout her career, Hali has developed a passion for assistive technology and AAC. 

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.