TeleTalk
By Tracy
TeleTalkMay 01, 2020
Episode 8 - Augmented Communication in the COVID Era and BEYOND
TeleTalk-Episode 8 - We discuss Augmented Communication in the COVID Era and BEYOND
- Our special guests today are Ryanne Zavacky and Matthew Martinez.
- Matthew Martinez is the Consultant for Significant Disabilities with the Exceptional Children Division of NC Department of Public Instruction
- Ryanne Zavacky, MS, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Brunswick County Schools and an Assistive Technology Specialist/Team Leader.
Episode Specific Documents and Resources:
- Joy Zabala SETT Framework
- You can access the NC DPI AT site at: https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/assistive-technology-ec/at-home?authuser=1
- 4 part processor: https://sites.google.com/escneo.org/sst3literacy/theoretical-models-of-reading/the-four-part-processing-model
- You can access the NC DPI AT site at: https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/assistive-technology-ec/at-home?authuser=1
- Site for NC DPI Significant Disabilities: https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/significantdisabilities/home
Additional Documents and Resources for this Episode can be found on Perry's Website:
Here you will also find the following items referenced in this episode.
- Scoring Rubric with Chart
- Pragmatics Profile for AAC
- Pragmatics Profile Template for Report
- Copy of interview schedules
- and more...
Typical Resources
NC Remote Learning Resources - https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/remote-learning-resources/home
Supplemental Optional Remote Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities - https://sites.google.com/view/covidspedconsiderations/home-supplemental-optional
Perry's Website- https://csd.wp.uncg.edu/faculty/perry-flynn/
Enable My Child - www.enablemychild.com
Episode 7 - Understanding Communication in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
TeleTalk-Episode 7 - Today you are listening to the audio only recording of an NCDPI Webinar hosted by Maureen Kaniuka, the Consultant for Autism at NCDPI. (We apologize for the poor audio quality of the WebEx recording)
Maureen Kaniuka
Consultant for Autism
N.C. Department of Public Instruction
Supporting Teaching and Related Services
Exceptional Children Division
NC DPI Autism Team Google Site: https://bit.ly/NCDPIautism
NC DPI Assistive Technology Google Site: www.bit.ly/NC_AT
Resources
NC Remote Learning Resources - https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/remote-learning-resources/home
Supplemental Optional Remote Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities - https://sites.google.com/view/covidspedconsiderations/home-supplemental-optional
Perry's Website- https://csd.wp.uncg.edu/faculty/perry-flynn/
Enable My Child - www.enablemychild.com
https://hhs.uncg.edu/csd/people/flynn-perry/
www.enablemychild.com
Procedural Compliance During a Pandemic - Special Guest: Karen Little, Consultant, Policy Monitoring and Audit, NCDPI
Special Guest: Karen Little, Consultant, Policy Monitoring and Audit, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- Our first priority is the health, safety and welfare of students and staff
- Provide FAPE to as many students as possible as best you can
- Document your efforts to operate in good faith and in the best interest of students
- Compliance during a pandemic. IDEA did not consider this
Link to Google sheet for the PPT. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wX5OtHyBmNJKweMcWQU8BAZMG9YgZIYV4_rh_Mf0Tnk/edit?usp=sharing
Episode 5 - Telepractice, Service Delivery, and Informed Consent
TeleTalk-Episode 5 - We discuss Telepractice, Service Delivery, and Informed Consent.
Our special guests Morgan Rush, Jessica Willard, Laura Yang, Mariah Youmans demonstrate how they used telepractice in the graduate training program and what lessons they learned along the way!
A few considerations of service delivery through a virtual platform:
- HIPAA compliance relaxed by the NC Board of Examiners in SLPA (as of the posting of this episode)
- Your LEA will determine the platform
- Group therapy fine but use considerations around technology limits and be sure to add "Group Sessions" to your informed consent.
- Collect informed consent using your LEA’s suggested language specifying telepractice, platform ensuring confidentiality of names and activities and responses that occur during session.
- Medicaid can be billed, Medicaid Policy 10C
Covid-19 Resources
NC Remote Learning Resources - https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/remote-learning-resources/home
Supplemental Optional Remote Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities - https://sites.google.com/view/covidspedconsiderations/home-supplemental-optional
Perry's Website- https://csd.wp.uncg.edu/faculty/perry-flynn/
Enable My Child - www.enablemychild.com
TeleTalk Episode 4 - Evaluation and Assessments
Resources:
-Marie Ireland's Virginia DOE Link: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/disabilities/speech_language_impairment/index.shtml -
-ASHA Leader Article: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.SCM.25062020.36/full/?fbclid=IwAR1ZMYmK0mZIer9IP4GFpUieiADxUELMP7-Vmik0ytTHevZp50f_EWxOCYc
-Guidance on dynamic assessment on Perry's website. https://csd.wp.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Memo-Dynamic-Assessment-for-Eval-OT-PT-SLP1.pdf
-The federal government and state governments have provided guidance on the implementation of the Individuals Disability Act and where flexibility is appropriate, and this guidance is addressed in the COVID-19 “ Ask the Experts” webinar called, “Wading through a Sea of Ambiguity: Charting a Course for Special Education Services in the Pandemic.” https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/covid-19-resource-center/webinar-series/wading-through-a-sea-of-ambiguity-charting-a-course-for-special-education-services-during-a-pandemic Telehealth Services with Enable My Child Feel free to reach out to Tracy to learn more about how telehealth works in schools and at home to education and support children and their families. tracy.ball@enablemychild.com www.enablemychild.com
TeleTalk Episode 3 - Access and Equitability
Perry and Tracy discuss equitable access to services for a Free and Appropriate Public Education by using a combination of pre-session training, technology, and strategic partnerships.
Episode 2 - Innovation and Collaboration
Perry and Tracy discuss collaborating within different levels of your organization including your LEA, School, and families.
We then go on to discuss:
Service Delivery Options
Scheduling and Collaboration
Parent Training
Session Structure
“Leave Behinds”
Indirect Services
and a few Resources
Resources and Information Recommended by Tracy
FIPP Telehealth Resource Page:
https://www.assurethefuture.org/tele-intervention.html
Lemonada Media
https://www.lemonadamedia.com/
Growth Mindset
https://www.mindsetworks.com/default
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345472322/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_5rdSEbQW0MF7A
Introduction to TeleTalk with Tracy and Perry
May 1, 2020 - In this episode of TeleTalk with Perry Flynn and Tracy Ball we introduce the concept of our podcast and discuss some common questions and thoughts related to digital health, telehealth, and providing therapy and education digitally, while navigating the COVID-19 crisis.
Perry Flynn's Website - http://csd.wp.uncg.edu/faculty/perry-flynn/
Enable My Child Website www.enablemychild.com