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AAC EARLY STARTS (AACES) SCHEDULE 2025 - TENTATIVE
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Last updated 02/13/2025
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All time are in Pacific Time (PDT, Los Angeles, Seattle).

"Live Track" sessions take place live and are recorded for on-deman viewing following the conference. "Asynchronous Track" sessions are pre-recorded and made available for viewing during the live conference.
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Friday, 02/14/2025Saturday, 02/15/2025
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LIVE TrackASYNCHRONOUS TrackLIVE TrackASYNCHRONOUS Track
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8:00 AM
8:00-8:20 AM

Tech Check Mini Session:
Sharing the Love of Lesson Pix

presented by Judith Schoonover

Followed by:
Giveaways with LessonPix & AACcessible

Pre-Recorded Session
Watch FREE anytime on Feb. 14, 2025

S1A2 - *Exhibitor* - Supporting Language and Literacy with AAC: Improving Outcomes Through Research, Practice, and Accessible Books for Early Learners

Presented by Alicia Alverson, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP &
Amanda Grabiner, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP
Smartbox

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8:00-8:20 AM

Tech Check Mini-Session:

LessonPix: A Few of My Favorite Things

Presented by Judith Schoonover

Followed by:
Giveaways with LessonPix & AACcessible
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8:30 AM
8:30 - 9:20 AM

S1A1- *Keynote* Supporting Family Engagement with AAC: Sustainable Ideas for Busy People

Presented by Dr. Carole Zangari, CCC-SLP, BSC-CL, ASHA Fellow


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Pre-Recorded Session
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S1B2 - *Exhibitor* IRISBond App Wheel: Explore Eyegaze-Accessible Apps for iPad & Windows

Presented by Hannah Erickson

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8:30-9:20 AM

S2A1- *Keynote, AAC User* Evolving Communication: My Journey with AAC from Classroom to Community

Presented by LJ Seiff

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9:00 AM
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9:30 AM
9:30-11:20 AM

S1B1 - *Keynote* Developmental Relationship Based Intervention (DRBI) and Links to AAC
Presented by Liesl Hartmann, SLP, Diane Douglas , SLP, & Amanda Posegay, SLP
Positive Develpoment

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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

S2B1 -Focus on Core Words: A Framework to Connect and Experience AAC

Presented by Farrah Rahim, SLP, Andrea Rizzuto, SLP, & Elli Dimas, SLP

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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S2C1 - Unlocking Communication Potential Through Effective Communication Partner Strategies

Presented by Stephanie Ekis, MS CCC-SLP/Augmentative Communication Specialist

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11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
11:30-12:20 PM

S1C1 - Supporting the Beginning AAC User: Monitoring Progress, Encouraging Participation and Supporting the Transition

Presented by Sara Ware, M.A. CCC-SLP, ATP

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11:30 AM- 12:20 PM

S2D1 - Working Together with Families: Observing Communication in Everyday Moments to Assess Young Children

Presented by Vicki Clarke, MS CCC-SLP

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12:00 PM
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12:30 PM SESSION CANCELED

12:30-1:20 PM

S1D1- Creating Meaningful Connections Through Intervention for Increased Functional Communication

Presented by Kaitlin Brown, SLPD, CCC-SLP

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12:30 - 1:20 PM

S2E1 - Core Boards for Toddlers: Recreating Our Lite-Tech AAC Around First Words

Presented by Jenica Barrett, MS, SLP

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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
1:30-2:20 PM

S1E1- Building Skills with Building Blocks

Presented by Beth Poss, M.A., CCC/SLP & Mary Katherine Dally, M.A., CCC/SLP

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1:30-2:20 PM

S2F1 - Transforming AAC Practices: Insights on a Specific Language System First approach within a Multi Tiered Systems of Support Framework

Presented by Kim Richards, M.A., CCC-SLP

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2:00 PM
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2:30 PM
2:30-3:20 PM

S1F1 - Core Word of the Week: A Collaborative Approach to Communication throughout the School Day

Presented by Emily Hackman, MA, CCC-SLP



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2:30-3:20 PM

S2G1- Transitioning your Preschool Classroom from Light-Tech to High-Tech AAC

Presented by Brianna Hughes, M.A. CCC-SLP, ATACP, Krista Samboy, M.A. Ed (ECE), & Maureen McHugh-Martin, MA CCC-SLP/L

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3:00 PM
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3:30 PM END OF DAY 1
3:30-4:20 PM

S2H1-*Keynote, Caregiver*
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This: Demystifying Pediatric Palliative Care for Children with Complex Needs

Presented by Lindsey Topping-Schuetz

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4:00 PM
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4:30 PM
4:30-5:20 PM

S2I1 - *Caregiver* Emowering Your Child Through AAC: A Caregiver's Guide to Growing Together

Presented by Elektra Helde

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5:00 PM
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5:30 PM END OF DAY 2
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Conferecence Info & Registration
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Registration Information
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