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SUMMARY:AAC Essentials for Communication
DESCRIPTION:Join our one day conference “AAC ESSENTIALS: What you need to know”\nTarget audience: SLP’s\, OT’s\, Caregivers\, EA’s\, Teachers and anyone who wants to learn more about using technology to support communication in children. \nConference description:\nParticipants will gain insights into current best practices for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) principles\, including supporting language learning across environments\, selecting vocabulary\, and fostering high engagement among AAC users. Additionally\, the presentation will cover advanced-level topics\, such as strategies to overcome barriers in AAC assessment and implementation through a coaching model. \n6 hours of professional development will be earned. Certificate will be emailed after the completion of the event. \nSpeaker Bio:\nRachel Madel\, CEO and Founder of Rachel Madel Speech Therapy Inc\, a private practice serving children in Los Angeles since 2014. She is also the co-founder and co-host of the AAC podcast Talking with Tech. Rachel presents both nationally and abroad on how to utilize technology to support children with communication needs. She is the founder of a digital media company that provides educational resources\, therapy materials and training videos to help support parents and professionals of children with complex communication needs. \n\nCost\n$275 CAD regular rate \n$250 CAD (early bird registration until FEBRUARY 2\, 2026) \n$225 CAD (groups of 5+ until FEBRUARY 2\, 2026) \nCaregiver and student rates available upon request. Please email admin@speakwellevents.ca for further details. \nLunch and snacks provided \nRegister Now \n\nAccommodation\nDirect link to book hotel accommodations at the group rate of $149 CAD for double occupancy including breakfast for 2 people (plus taxes and fees): Best Western \nOR\nGroup name:  AAC Essentials for Communication\nCall: the hotel directly at 1.403.248.8888 or toll free at 1.800.661.1464\nEmail: your reservation request to res@calgaryplaza.com
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LOCATION:Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre\, 1316 33 Street NE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2A 6B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Support Services for Children with Developmental Needs Featuring: Louis Rossetti
DESCRIPTION:Workshop focus\nThursday:\nAM Session: Risk Assessment and Developmental Expectations\nPM Session: Early Childhood Assessment Considerations \nFriday:\nAM Session: Early Childhood Intervention Practices\nPM Session: Enhancing Caregiver Involvement in Early Intervention \n12 hours of professional development-Certificate provided upon workshop completion \nSpeaker Bio:\nDr. Louis Rossetti is Professor Emeritus of Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He is an internationally recognized authority on services to children and their families and is a frequent presenter at professional conferences throughout the world. He is the author of six books on children with special needs in addition to the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale\, currently used worldwide. He is the founding editor of Infant Toddler Intervention: The Trans disciplinary Journal. He has been named a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and was recently awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Medical College of Wisconsin. \n\nCost\n$450 CAD\n$399 CAD (early bird rate until June 30th\, 2026)\n$375 CAD (group rate of 5+ people until June 30th\, 2026)\nStudent and caregiver rates available upon request. Email: admin@speakwellevents.ca for more information \nMorning & afternoon snacks\, lunch and refreshments provided both days\nREGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 4th\, 2026 unless sold out before \nRegister Now \n\n 
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LOCATION:Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Center\, 526 Mayor Magrath Dr S\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1J 3M2\, Canada
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