Speech therapists are an important related service provider for students with language impairments to help support their expressive and receptive communication needs. Speech therapists frequently consult with general education teachers and special education teachers to provide training on the correct integration of augmentative and alternative communication systems and other types of assistive technology to help students meet their speech goals.

Collaborate with a certified K5 classroom teacher to observe and communicate with a certified K5 speech therapist about AAC and other AT systems and appropriate interventions.

Examine the following through your collaboration and observations:
 

Recommended AAC and AT systems

Recommended high tech and lowtech assistive technology to facilitate students communication and learning

The connection between listening, reading comprehension skills, semantics, and syntax

Implementing AAC to facilitate engagement in learning

Collaborative roles when working with special education and general education teachers

In 250500 words, summarize and reflect upon your observations and collaboration. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

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