Upcoming Talks

Overcoming Environmental Barriers to Communication will be presented on Thursday, October 19th, 2006 at Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN.

Courses

Seminar in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is taught Summer, 2006 at Northwestern University.

Introduction to Alternative and Augmentative Communication is taught online by Dr. Senner at Educational Workshops Online.

Selected Presentations

Senner, J. E., Logemann, J., Zecker, S., & Gaebler-Spira, D. (2002, September). Drooling, Saliva Production and Frequency of Swallowing in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Paper presented at American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

Senner, J. E., Weiss, M., & Fiala, H. (2002, October). You've Got E-Mail. Paper presented at Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN.

Senner, J. E. (2001, October). Emergent Writing Activities for Dynamic Display AAC Systems. Paper presented at Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN.

Senner, J. E. (2001, August). Communication in the Community: Zippity Zoo Day and Beyond. Paper presented at USSAAC, Minneapolis, MN.

Senner, J. E. (2000, February). Writing Activities for Speaking Dynamically Pro: Practical Applications for Home and School. Paper presented at the 9th Symposium on Literacy and Disability, Chapel Hill, NC.

ABC's of AAC- This video presentation featuring Dr. Senner can be purchased on the Infinitec Web site. Communication is the transmission of information from one individual to another. But how do children communicate when speech doesn't meet their needs? ABC's of AAC provides an introduction to augmentative and alternative communication for families and professionals. Basic terminology is defined, the impact of AAC on speech and language development is discussed, and samples of AAC users are provided.