Engagement, Behavior Management, and Fun in Tele-Practice

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereSo many of us still feel as though we’ve been thrown in the deep end of telepractice without much notice at all. Sometimes it really feels like we are splashing around in our clothes, trying to learn how to swim, (or at least keep from drowning!) with this new way of delivering speech and language services to our clients. Maybe you’ve learned a bit - you can doggy paddle - but are starting to hit some roadblocks, or you just feel like you are ready to move your services to the next level but aren’t quite sure how to get there.Enter Nerissa Hall PhD. CCC-SLP, ATP, and Hillary Jellison MS, CCC-SLP, ATP of Commūnicāre, LLC. Not only are they SLPs who are experienced in AAC teletherapy, but they are also incredibly generous with their time and knowledge. They’ve come back to SLP Nerdcast to answer some listener questions about troubleshooting engagement and behavior within tele-AAC sessions. Do you wish you knew more about how to set the stage for success before your session even begins? Would knowing more about both tech and non-tech strategies to support your client’s interest and participation in your teleAAC sessions be helpful? Well, this is the episode for you! Tune in to learn about these topics and more!Learning OutcomesDetail at least two on-site elements that are not necessarily replicated in virtual settingsList at least three ways to support engagement in a live, synchronous sessionList at least three on-site tools that can be used to support engagement and/or participationOnline Resources:The AAC Camp Curriculum is available on the Communicare, LLC websiteDisclosures:Financial: Hillary and Nerissa are paid to provide consultation, intervention, training and assessments in the areas of AAC, AT and tele-AAC. Kate Grandbois is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka is an employee of a public school system and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.Non-financial: Hillary and Nerissa are members of ASHA’s Special Interest Groups 12 and 18 (AAC and Telepractice) and RESNA. Kate and Amy are both members of ASHA, SIG 12, and both serve on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Kate is a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG.Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Review of how to replicate on-site elements into a tele-practice environment15 minutes: Review and discussion of ways to support engagement in a live, synchronous session10 minutes: Review and discussion of on-site tools that can support tele-engagement5 minutes: Closing RemarksDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected] anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!