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Learn successful communication with AAC in Australia.

At Two Way Street, we’re your teacher, your ally and your cheer squad for life-long learning in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We work with families, support teams, educators and allied health professionals, helping you to become a great communication partner for diverse communicators.

So, what is AAC training, what are best practices in AAC and how can you develop the skills to enable someone who may benefit from AAC? Our wide range of workshops support the implementation of AAC as part of a person’s overall communication. These fun, interactive sessions led by qualified Speech Pathologists will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to include AAC for meaningful communication in a variety of settings.

We come to you and can tailor our workshops to suit your specific needs. Ask us for a quote today!

Our workshops:

AAC and modelling in education

Behaviour and communication

AAC in the classroom for inclusive learning

AAC for emergent communicators

Exploring common communication systems

AAC modelling: the what, why and how

AAC Perspectives: The AAC Confidence Tree

AAC Perspectives: What I Wish My Teachers Knew

Need to know AAC, for Speech Pathologists

PODD tips and FAQs

COMMUNICATION AND AAC FOR SUPPORT WORKERS:

Part 1: Getting started

Part 2: Being a good communication partner

Part 3: Supported decision making and directing care

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AAC and modelling in education.

Learn ways to implement AAC to enable diverse communicators to engage in genuine interactions, foster their autonomy and create connections. Unlock the power of effective communication and interaction by understanding the ‘why’ behind each strategy.

This professional development opportunity for educators, support staff and speech pathologists working in education will help you engage in meaningful, genuine interactions, and give you the confidence to navigate diverse communication scenarios.

Duration: Full-day training session

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AAC modelling: the what, why and how

Uncover the true essence of AAC modeling by grasping its purpose and significance, including the nuances for different communication stages. A concise, yet comprehensive journey through AAC modeling. Refine your modeling practices and access valuable resources to enable genuine interactions while also expanding opportunities for development.

This professional development opportunity is for educators of all levels, allied health professionals and support workers. Parents and extended family members will also benefit. You will gain the knowledge and practical skills in AAC to create a positive impact on the communication abilities that enhance your persons’ life.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session

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Behaviour and communication.

Understand diverse body communication and behaviours, reflect on your perspectives of behaviour and discover the ‘why’ of AAC approaches. Understand body communication and explore communication plans that align with positive behaviour approaches, offering alternatives to strategies based on compliance.

This professional development opportunity for allied health professionals, educators and support workers will empower you with a deeper understanding of behaviour diversity and the ability to connect with and enable people with behaviours of concern in a more meaningful way.

Duration: Available as half-day or shorter 1.5 – 2 hour training session

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AAC in the classroom for inclusive learning.

Discover the ‘why’ behind communication and interaction for diverse communicators and learn to embed AAC into your classroom to enable inclusivity and participation. Learn essential skills, practical tips, and access valuable resources to transform your classroom into an AAC-friendly, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Elevate the overall educational experience in your classroom. This professional development opportunity for educators in mainstream and special education settings will empower you to engage diverse communicators effectively. Attendees are motivated to ensure all students have access to motivating and accessible learning opportunities.

Duration: Full-day training session

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Communication and AAC for support workers. Part 1: Getting started

Understand the essential elements and benefits of AAC including devices, PODD communication books and communication boards as well as body language, key word sign, gesture and facial expression. Gain belief if your ability to enable effective communication with the people you work for. Engage in better interactions, understand your clients and have a positive impact on their well-being.

This learning opportunity for support workers will show you where to start with all forms of communication including AAC, and gives you the confidence to give it a go. Be the driving force in effective support for diverse communicators, enabling their participation and success in meaningful life activities.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session
Or a full-day training incorporating part 1, 2 and 3 of the support worker series

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Communication and AAC for support workers. Part 2: Being a good communication partner

Communication is a two way street. There is a lot that YOU can do to enable better conversations for the people you work for. Learn practical strategies to help you make a positive impact on the lives of people with a communication disability.

This learning opportunity is for support workers, allied health professionals and anyone motivated to improve interactions with people with a communication disability. Join us for an insightful journey into good communication practices and become an enabler in the lives of the people you work for.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session
Or a full-day training incorporating part 1, 2 and 3 of the support worker series

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Communication and AAC for support workers. Part 3: Supported decision making and directing care

Learn the importance of helping people with a communication disability to make decisions. Get practical tips for enabling their independence and gain tools to give them more control over their care and support. Play a key role in enabling self-reliance and independence in the people you work for.

This learning opportunity for support workers will give you the knowledge and resources to guide your person towards a more self-directed and empowered journey of decision-making, ultimately improving well-being and life satisfaction.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session
Or a full-day training incorporating part 1, 2 and 3 of the support worker series

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AAC for emergent communicators

Understand the ‘why’ behind communication, learn how to presume potential and facilitate the journey to autonomous communication for people with a communication disability. Discover the critical steps to build strong foundations for emergent communicators and incorporate the use of robust AAC systems.

This professional development opportunity is for educators, allied health professionals, support workers and anyone empowering a person with a communication disability, particularly those who mostly communicate with their body or are just starting to use symbols and words.

Duration: Half-day training session

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Exploring common communication systems (why can’t they all be the same?!)

Gain insights into current AAC options and understand the importance of tailoring and selecting the most efficient communication systems. Learn about communication app hardware and software, explore page sets and books like PODD and gain valuable insights for making informed choices when selecting a robust AAC system.

This workshop is suitable for educators, allied health professionals, support workers and families who have someone in their lives with a communication disability. You’ll leave with the confidence and skills to empower your person with the most efficient communication system to ensure their voice is heard and understood.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session

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Need to know AAC for Speech Pathologists

Discover how AAC implementation aligns with your existing knowledge as a speech pathologist and gain insights into common AAC tools’ pros and cons. Understand the ‘why’ behind AAC approaches and the practical techniques for successful AAC intervention and improved communication outcomes for your clients.

This professional development opportunity for Speech Pathologists also covers the principles of AAC assessment, goal setting considerations and techniques for aided language modelling. You’ll leave with the confidence to collaborate with families and schools around comprehensive AAC solutions.

Duration: Full-day training session

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PODD tips and FAQs

Explore the key distinctions between various types of PODD communication books, uncover reasons for using PODD for enhanced interaction and gain valuable insights into frequently asked questions. Learn tips and tricks for successful PODD communication, supporting improved outcomes for people with a communication disability.

This professional development opportunity for speech pathologists, educators and allied health professionals will give you the knowledge and strategies to foster meaningful participation and avoid common mistakes when implementing AAC. A great follow up and refresher of the important points covered in the 2-Day Introductory PODD workshop.

Duration: Available as a half-day or full-day training session

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AAC Perspectives: The AAC Confidence Tree

Explore the factors influencing confidence and discover strategies for building and maintaining it. This invaluable opportunity will help you gain firsthand insights from the lived experience of a communication disability. Students will learn how to foster their own confidence and educators will learn more about student confidence and the lasting impact of the educational environment.

Tailored for students and relevant for educators, this learning opportunity will bring awrae3ness to all aspects of confidence through workshop discussions and activities. Two Way Street Communication Access Consultant, Margie Charlesworth, shares her firsthand experiences using the concept of a tree to describe confidence.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session

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AAC Perspectives: What I Wish My Teachers Knew

Explore the profound impact of school experiences and how they enable or inhibit autonomy, belonging, connection and opportunity for students with a communication disability. Understand the importance of equitable treatment for every student while gaining insights into realistic expectations.

This professional development opportunity is specifically designed for educators and people working in classrooms with students with a communication difficulty. You’ll hear the firsthand experiences of Two Way Street Communication Access Consultant, Margie Charlesworth, as she navigated mainstream schooling with a communication disability.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hour training session

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AAC User Lecture series

We regularly host events presented by people who use AAC on a wide range of topics of their choosing to amplify their voices and extend our learning and understanding of what it means to communicate with AAC. Read more about this series here.

PODD workshops

Our highly sought after PODD workshops are suitable for family members, educators, professionals, support workers and anyone who would like to grow their understanding and confidence with PODD. Read more about these workshops here.