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Webinar Dementia & Supported Communication - only the video from the webinar

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Date and time

Monday 4. March 2024 at 17:00 to Thursday 27. June 2024 at 19:00

Registration Deadline

Thursday 27. June 2024 at 16:00

Location

Zoom Zoom

Webinar Dementia & Supported Communication - only the video from the webinar

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Webinar will be given about the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for people with dementia.

The webinar was held on 4. of March. 

 

Topics in the webinar include;

  Common communication problems experienced by people with dementia and their environment.

 Myths about AAC in dementia ("new skills can't be taught").

 How to connect/start an interaction with individuals with dementia.

 Use AAC to:

o   to work on a memory/life book;

o   to help them orient themselves in their environment / to clarify their daily activities.

to   help them express what they can no longer do with spoken language.

 Use of modeling and other partner strategies in dementia and when to start. AAC assessment in individuals with dementia; how can we find out what works for this adult, taking into account that their (cognitive) abilities will regress?

         

 Shakila Dada:

 https://www.up.ac.za/research-matters/news/researchers/view-3016722-professor-shakila-dada

Wilma Scheres: 
 
Costs are approximately 25 Euros for members of ISAAC-members and 35 Euros for non-members. The price is shown in Danish Kroner. All credit cards are accepted. Danish Institutions can pay by EAN.
Discounts apply to individuals from Ukraine and Poland. Registration ends March 1st.
The timezone is Central European Time                                                       

Number of attendees: 30

Organizer Contact Information

Isaac Danmark
Phone: +45 29671220
isaac@isaac.dk

Organizer Contact Information

Isaac Danmark
Phone: +45 29671220
isaac@isaac.dk