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Join Amanda Hartmann for the fourth session of a five-part Clinical Bite series on AAC. This session focuses on clinical practice when supporting clients with developmental disabilities as they transition into adolescence and adulthood. It explores practical considerations related to life changes, evolving communication needs, and supports for teen and adult AAC users. The session also addresses differences across the lifespan for communication partners and changing environments.
Pre-requisites
Please complete the following courses before attending this session:
1. AAC skills lab: Foundations for symbol-based AAC (On Demand recording available from Monday 30 March 2026) OR have attended Amanda Hartmann’s 2025 AAC intervention - practical clinical strategies for SPs workshop.
2. Speak Up podcast 'Rethinking AAC practice' - for all participants.
Want to attend the other sessions in this series?
Sessions may be attended individually or as the full series. The introductory session provides foundational content, while subsequent sessions deliver intermediate-level learning, examining AAC in greater depth.
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Learning objectives
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe how communication needs, environments, and AAC supports change for clients with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.
- Identify key considerations for supporting AAC use with adolescent and adult clients, including evolving goals, contexts, and participation demands.
- Explain practical AAC intervention strategies that address changing communication partners, environments, and support systems over time.
Who should register
Registrants must be speech pathologists. It is an intermediate session, intended for participants who have some prior experience or understanding of the topic. This level explores concepts in greater depth, applies knowledge to more complex situations, and encourages reflection and skill development through practical examples.
Presenters
Amanda Hartmann
Amanda is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years experience - experience which has led to a passion for working with children and young adults with disabilities. She has specialist skills and knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), literacy and technology. During her career she has presented on AAC and Assistive Technology to schools, organisations and at conferences both nationally and internationally. She currently divides her time between a busy private practice, as a consultant in AAC supporting teachers in classrooms, and at AssistiveWare. She also provides the AAC lectures to Speech Pathology students at the University of Queensland.
Pricing
Pricing details:
- Members: $49
- Non-practising Members: $49
- Student Members: $49
- Non-Members: $74
Want to purchase all 5 in the series? Email the Learning Hub and receive 20% off.
Other information
- Training Hours: 1.15