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• All They Do Is Stim - Addressing Common Misconceptions and Barriers to AAC Implementation in Schools

  • When
    June 17, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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     COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  This session will examine commonly observed student-specific, team-based, and systemic barriers to AAC implementation within the school setting. These challenges and misconceptions will be defined and discussed in relation to student access to and success with using AAC. Finally, evidence-based practices centered around a team approach will be provided to address the identified barriers.

  
  

     COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Define barriers to AAC implementation based on student-specific, team based, or systemic factors.

  2. Analyze how common barriers to AAC can influence successful carryover of communication skills across school settings.

  3. Develop effective AAC implementation strategies centered around evidence-based practices, individualized student communication needs, and a whole team approach.

  
  

      DATE AND TIME:

  Day: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

  Time: 6:00-7:00 pm EST

             5:00-6:00 pm CST

  
  

  
  

     PRESENTER/BIO:

  Carly Franzgrote, MS., CCC-SLP

  Franzgrote began her career working with individuals with autism and related disabilities when she was in college as a respite care provider. Her work as a respite care provider inspired her to continue working with this population as she began her career as a speech-language pathologist. As a speech-language pathologist, she supported individuals with complex communication needs within school settings. While working as a speech-language pathologist, Franzgrote gained extensive knowledge in the areas of augmentative and alternative communication and functional communication. Additionally, she encouraged carry over of her student’s communication skills by providing training and support to her colleagues who also worked with students on her caseload. From this experience, Franzgrote discovered a passion for coaching.

  
  

  Franzgrote received her BA in elementary education with an endorsement in special education from St. Ambrose University. She then earned an MS in speech-language pathology from the same university. In addition to her degrees, Franzgrote holds an LBS1 certification and a certificate of clinical competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

  Financial: Carly Franzgrote receives a salary from Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford for full-time employment as an Autism Specialist with the Illinois Autism Partnership.

  Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial disclosures.

  
  

     TIME ORDERED AGENDA:

  5 minutes—Introductions and Disclosures
  10 minutes—Overview and Background
  20 minutes—Barriers and Misconceptions to AAC Implementation
  20 minutes—Solutions and Problem Solving
  5 minutes—Conclusion and Wrap-Up

  
  

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