Getting Started with Communication

Wondering how and where to begin when introducing AAC to someone with Rett syndrome? These talks span all age groups so whether you are working with a young child, a teenager, or an adult, you can find ideas to help you get started.

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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Julie Atkinson

Julie Atkinson

Speech and Language Therapist, ACT - Access to Communication & Technology

Abigail Davison-Hoult

Abigail Davison-Hoult

Communication and Education Support Coordinator, Rett UK

Jane Farrall

Jane Farrall

Independent Consultant, Jane Farrall Consulting

Jennifer McComas

Jennifer McComas

Professor of Special Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota

Jaquie Mills

Jaquie Mills

Director, Microboards Australia

Susan Norwell

Susan Norwell

Co-Founder, Rett University

Anna Reeves

Anna Reeves

CEO, ACE Centre

Gerna Scholte

Gerna Scholte

Speech-Language Pathologist, Response-Able

Gill Townend

Gill Townend

Communication and Education Support Project Lead, Rett UK

Talks

A Parent's Perspective on Communication: Implementing AAC

14 March 2019, 03:00 PM

Abigail Davison-Hoult

Gill Townend

Addressing complex communication needs of individuals with Rett syndrome via telehealth

05 September 2019, 03:00 PM

Gill Townend

Gerna Scholte

Jennifer McComas

Getting Started with No-Tech and Soft-Tech AAC

16 November 2020, 10:00 AM

Susan Norwell

Getting Started with AAC: What are the Prerequisites?

16 November 2020, 01:00 PM

Jane Farrall

Getting Started with AAC for Adults

16 November 2020, 03:30 PM

Jaquie Mills

Introducing High-Tech – We Have the Device, Now What?

16 November 2020, 07:30 PM

Susan Norwell

An Overview of NHSE Specialised AAC Services and Local AAC Service Development

19 November 2020, 07:30 PM

Julie Atkinson

Anna Reeves

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