Clinical AAC Research Conference

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FINAL SCHEDULE

Below is the final schedule for the conference. A strict 30 minute time limit will be placed on each author, which includes 10 minutes reserved for questions and discussion.

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Thursday, September 27

Registration begins at 11:00 am.

1:00 Opening of Conference
Gilson Capilouto, Conference Chair
Lori Gonzalez, Dean, UK College of Health Sciences
Charlotte Peterson, Associate Dean of Research

1:15 Charge to the Conference
Malcolm McNeil Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Distinguished Service Professor and Chair
University of Pittsburgh

2:00 Keynote Address
Randy Robey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor
Communication Disorders Program
Curry School of Education
University of Virginia

3:15 Poster Session

Assistive, rehabilitative, and investigative use of a “processing prosthesis” for aphasia
Linebarger, M. C.
Psycholinguistic Technologies, Inc.
Poster

Use of Written Descriptions to Interpret Unconventional Communicative Acts
Kleinhans, K. A. and Schuster, J. W.
Murray State University

Quantitative differences in aphasia interactions with visual scenes AAC displays
Seale, J. M., Garrett, K. L., Figley, L.
Duquesne University

Gender differences in language samples of augmentative and alternative (AAC) users
Todd, J. and Hill, K.
University of Pittsburgh
Poster

AAC Users’ Performance in Narrative Discourse Tasks
Fish, L. and Capilouto, G.
University of Kentucky
Poster

A pilot study comparing vocabulary usage patterns based on user experience
Graham, K. and Hill, K.
University of Pittsburgh
Poster

4:30 Travel to Radisson

6:00 Welcome Reception (Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar)

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Friday, September 28

8:30 Continental breakfast

9:00 Morning Session 1; Moderator: Katya Hill

Relating scientific theory to evidence based research and practice in AAC
Higginbotham, D. J.
University at Buffalo

Using Aided Language Stimulation with Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Beck, A. R., Stoner, J. and Dennis, M.
Illinois State University

Break: 10:15 – 10:30

Morning Session 2

Syntactically salient storybook intervention model and language development of children who use AAC
Moore, J. R., Harris, O. H., Payne, K. T., Wright-Harp, W. and Woods, D.
Montgomery County Public Schools

Partner-Dependent Techniques for Using the Social Networks Inventory: An Example of Severe Aphasia
Donham, A. and Lasker, J. P.
Florida State University

Student Paper:
Making device decisions for a client with global aphasia using an AAC-Aphasia Assessment Protocol
Lasseter, L. H. and Lasker, J. P.
Florida State University

12:15 Lunch and Tour of the UK AAC Lab (optional)

1:30 Afternoon Session 1; Moderator, Katya Hill

Qualitative Differences in Aphasia Interactions with Visual Scenes AAC Displays
Figley, L. Garrett, K. L. and Seale, J. M.
Duquesne University

Reading Comprehension Accuracy for Conversational versus Decontextual Written Choices in Severe Aphasia
Garrett, K. and Lasker, J. P.
Duquesne University

2:30 – 2:45 Break

2:45 Afternoon Session 2

The Role of AAC Intervention for Adults in Middle Stage PPA
King, J.
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

Improvements in chronic Broca’s aphasia at impairment and functional communication levels
Steele, R. D.
Lingraphicare America, Inc.

Discussion

4:30 Adjourn - Dinner on your own

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Saturday, September 29

8:30 Continental breakfast

9:15 Morning Session 1; Moderator: Ann Beck

Content of an Instructional AAC Program for ICU Nurses
Garrett, K. L., Paull, B. M., and Happ, M.B.
Duquesne University

The effects of a nonspeech response mode on phonological sensitivity assessment tasks
Pufpaff, L.
Ball State University

10:15 – 10:30 Break

10:30 Morning Session 2

The Acquisition of Manual Signs
Da Fonte, M. A. and Lloyd, L. L.
Purdue University

Serial memory retrieval of picture communication systems with AAC selection techniques: An investigation of working memory capacity resources
Wagner, B. T. and Schurig, A., K.
Ball State University

11:30 Closing remarks to 2007 attendees
Clinical AAC Research: The Future
Mary Blake Huer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
President-Elect ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Dean of Health Sciences
University of Indianapolis

12:15 Adjourn until 2008 @ University of Virginia

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REGISTRATION

Registration is limited to the authors of accepted proposals.* Registration will begin after authors have received notification of acceptances in May, 2007. To register for the conference, please go to the CAAC link at the AAC Institute home page. Registration cost is $250 for professionals. A reduced registration fee for graduate students is $100.

* Special registration exception: Graduate students being mentored by authors of accepted proposals will be able to register when attending with the mentor.

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Directions (.pdf file)

Campus Map (.pdf file)

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ACCOMMOCATION & TRAVEL

The conference hotel is the Radisson Plaza in downtown Lexington.

Radisson Plaza Hotel Lexington
369 West Vine Street , Lexington Kentucky 40507
Reservations: (888) 201-1718 USA Toll Free
Sales: (859) 231 - 9000 ext. 3840
Telephone: (859) 231-9000 Fax: (859) 281-3737
99.00 + tax single or Double (Rate available until 12 September)
Mention the UK CAAC Conference
http://www.radisson.com/lexingtonky

The Radisson Plaza provides complimentary transportation to / from the airport. Guests can use the courtesy phone at baggage claim or they can pre-arrange shuttle pick up at time of reservation. If flight number and arrival time are provided, the shuttle can be waiting.

 

Other hotels in the area include:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY
1000 EXPORT STREET
LEXINGTON, KY 40504 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-859-3896800 | Hotel Fax: 1-859-3896801
Quoted 99.95 + Tax single or double
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/lexky?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/ex/1/en/mapsearchresults

Springhill Suites by Marriot
863 South Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky 40504 USA
Phone: 1-859-225-1500
Fax: 1-859-225-1534
Sales: 1-859-225-1500 ext. N/A
Sales fax: 1-859-225-1534
Quoted 139.00 + tax single or double
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/lexsh-springhill-suites-lexington-downtown-at-the-red-mile/

Crowne Plaza Hotel
LEXINGTON-THE CAMPBELL HOUSE
1375 SOUTH BROADWAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40504 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-859-2554281 | Hotel Fax: 1-859-5191301
Quoted 139.00 + tax single or double
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/lexsb?&