Name: Four Inclusive Switch Tools: Classroom Routines and Activities to Empower Students with Complex Bodies
Start: 2024-10-30T13:00:00-0700
End: 2024-10-30T14:50:00-0700

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Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:50pm PDT

Room 2B

Learn about four different switch tools and how to integrate them into daily classroom routines. Help students with complex bodies get hundreds of opportunities to practice switch access skills every day! You’ll learn creative ways to use common assistive technology tools to practice switch hits throughout the day, ensuring every student is engaged and included. You'll leave with practical activities and a plan to boost your students' switch skills, empowering them to learn and interact in all environments.

Speakers

Heidi Brislin, MS-OTR/L

Assistive Technology Specialist, Edmonds School District

I am an Assistive Technology Specialist in the Edmonds School District. I also own a private practice where I provide consultations, teaching, mentoring, and power mobility evaluations for individuals with extensive support needs. I work as a consultant for the Special Education Technology... Read More →

Melissa Petersen

AAC Specialist, SLP, Edmonds School District

Melissa Petersen, MA-SLP/L, NBCT (she/her) is an autistic educational speech language pathologist, AAC Specialist, National Board Certified educator, and 2022 Washington Education Association ESA of the year. She has 15+ years experience working in K-12 public schools in Washington... Read More →

Four Inclusive Switch Tools Classroom Routines and Activities to Empower Students with Complex Bodies pdf

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Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Room 2B

Workshop