2 CEUs: AAC Essentials

Get the practical AAC training you need to support your clients with real confidence — from assessment to implementation.

This 2 CEU training for BCBAs covers the essentials of Augmentative and Alternative Communication — from system selection and aided language stimulation to goal writing, data collection, and family coaching. Co-created with a nationally recognized AAC specialist and grounded in current research.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the types of AAC systems and how to help teams select the right fit
• Use aided language stimulation (ALgS) effectively across home and school settings
• Write measurable, functional AAC goals grounded in real communication needs
• Collect meaningful data on AAC use and progress
• Coach families and teachers to become confident communication partners

Who Is This For

BCBAs ready to go beyond the basics of AAC support.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the foundations of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including the differences between low-tech and high-tech AAC systems and the concept of AAC as a visual language.
• Identify common misconceptions about AAC and explain how evidence-based practices can support meaningful communication opportunities for AAC users.
• Apply practical AAC support strategies, including modeling, individualized communication supports, and responsive teaching techniques that promote communication across daily activities and environments.

About the Instructors

Morgan van Diepen, M.Ed., BCBA is the co-author of AAC Visualized: A Visual Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (2023). In developing this resource, she completed extensive professional development in AAC and collaborated closely with SLPs, AAC specialists, and AAC users.

This course was co-created and co-presented with Janna Bedoyan, AAC Specialist and National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). Janna has over 10 years of classroom experience as an Autism Early Childhood Education Teacher and holds a specialization in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, which she applies daily in supporting children and families across communication contexts. Morgan and Janna also co-authored AAC Visualized together.

ACE Provider Information

ABA Visualized | ACE Provider #IP-22-0233 | 2 CEUs | Online Asynchronous | Published: August 20, 2025

Disclosures

This course may reference content from ABA Visualized published books and/or the BIP Visualized platform, both of which are owned by the instructor. The AAC Visualized book referenced in this course was co-authored by the instructors.

Complaints and Concerns

Questions or concerns about this course can be submitted in writing to support@bipvisualized.com. If a complaint cannot be resolved directly, participants may file a Notice of Alleged Violation with the BACB at bacb.com/ethics.

Access this course as part of your BIP Visualized subscription.