Live Webinar- Ethical Considerations in AAC with Tannalynn Neufeld

Speech-language pathologists working in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) face unique ethical challenges related to the needs of their clients, the collision of their professional services with the assistive technology (AT) industry, and the dynamic nature of privacy and confidentiality risks in a digital world. This training highlights key ethical concerns and offers potential solutions to guide professional and ethical practice for speech-language pathologists working in the fields of AAC and AT. Borrowing from ASHA’s Code of Ethics and integrating a framework for ethical decision-making, this session will explore key ethical considerations related to autonomy, consent, privacy, access, culture, and conflict of interest.

What To Expect

• Explore potential pitfalls related to maintaining ethical practice when engaging in AAC assessment and intervention service delivery across settings.
• Discover strategies to employ ethical AAC practice across settings.
• Apply your knowledge to potential ethical violations presented within AAC case examples.

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