Handouts

Published Article:

Stepping Stones to Switch Access, by Linda Burkhart  Published in Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Group – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Copyright © 2018

Switch Access, Vision Challenges, Complex Communication Needs and Literacy Learning – Electronic Tools

Handout from 2.5 hour presentation at Closing the Gap 2023: Switch Access, Vision Challenges, Complex Communication Needs and Literacy Learning – Electronic Tools, By Linda Burkhart 

Writing IEP Goals and Objectives for Receptive and Expressive Communication for Children with Complex Communication Needs

Appendix 3: Writing IEP Goals and Objectives for Receptive and Expressive Communication for Children with Complex Communication Needs, By Linda Burkhart & Gayle Porter from the PODD Communication Books Advanced workshop Manual ©.2019,

Alternative Pencil for Auditory Plus Visual Scanning by Linda J Burkhart

This is an alternative pencil template that may be used with auditory plus visual scanning or auditory only scanning. Individuals may need modifications to enhance their ability to see depending upon their level of visual abilities The files are in pdf format to make them easy to print.

Alternative pencil for auditory plus visual scanning by Linda Burkhart UPPER case
By Linda J Burkhart 

Alternative pencil for auditory plus visual scanning by Linda Burkhart lower case
By Linda J Burkhart 

Frequency of  Use Order: Alternative pencil for auditory plus visual scanning by Linda Burkhart Upper case
By Linda J Burkhart 

ATIA 2020 Handouts

It Just Takes Time: Strategies for individuals with Rett Syndrome – ATIA 2020
By Linda J Burkhart,  Presented January 2020

Two-Switch Step Scanning & CVI: Reduced Visual-Complexity and Auditory Supports – ATIA 2020
By Linda J Burkhart,  Presented February/March 2019

Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortium Webinar Handout

Stepping Stones to Switch Access: Teaching Switch Access for Communication and Learning
By Linda J Burkhart,  Presented February/March 2019

ATIA January, 2019 – Handouts:

Take the Timing Out of Switch Access, presented by Linda J Burkhart and Fio Quinn. ATIA, 2019

Switch Access, Vision Challenges, Complex Communication Needs and Literacy Learning, presented by Linda J Burkhart. ATIA, 2019

Developing Communication and Access Skills for Children Who Face Severe Physical and Multiple Challenges, ATIA 2019, Two-Day Pre-Conference, presented by Linda J Burkhart. ATIA, 2019

Closing the Gap 2018 Handouts:

AAC Users and the Inclusive Classroom
Presented by Linda Burkhart, Kate Gessling, Diana Mueller, Karen Park, and Cori Stell  Presented at Closing the Gap 2018  *Includes videos

Early Intervention and AAC– Making Communication a Priority, Presented by Linda Burkhart and Rebecca Sobolevsky, MS, CCC-SLP Presented at Closing the Gap 2018

CPEC, Melbourne, Australia, July 31,2018 – Handout:

Communication and Learning Strategies for individuals with Rett Syndrome
By Linda Burkhart,  Presented at CPEC, Melbourne, Australia, July 31, 2018
(pictures & videos removed for individual’s privacy)

ATIA January, 2018 – Handouts:

Motor Cognitive Learning for Switch Access: Beyond Cause and Effect, presented by Linda J Burkhart and Fio Quinn. ATIA, 2018
Linda Burkhart

Closing the Gap Conference, October 2017 – Handouts:

Communication and Learning Strategies for Individuals with Angelman Syndrome
Linda Burkhart and Cori Stell,  Closing the Gap Conference, October 2017.  *Includes videos

Aided Language Stimulation: Giving Kids the Gift of Language
Linda Burkhart and Karen Owens

Switch Access, Vision Challenges, Complex Communication Needs and Literacy Learning
Linda Burkhart

Aided Language Stimulation and a Robust Language System: Autism a Case Example
Linda Burkhart and Aura Baker  *Includes videos

Multi-Modal Communication and Learning Strategies for Children who face Significant Challenges
Linda Burkhart

Communication and Learning Strategies for individuals with Rett Syndrome Handout
Linda Burkhart

Switch Access, Vision Challenges, and Literacy, Oh my! Handout
Linda Burkhart and Dale Gardner-Fox

Motor Cognitive Learning: Facilitating Autonomy, Independence and Access for Children with Significant Motor Challenges Handout
Linda Burkhart and Dale Gardner-Fox

Which Way to Autonomous Communication? Aided Language Stimulation Towards Autonomous Communication 
Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Engaging families to interact using AAC: What have we learned?
Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

The Language of Writing: Creating a Writing Program that Fosters Communication, Collaboration, and Composition – Presentation
The Language of Writing: Creating a Writing Program that Fosters Communication, Collaboration, and Composition – Handout
Amy Staples, Evette Edmister, Gayle Porter, and Linda Burkhart

Getting Past the Barrier of Apraxia to Interactive Communication for Children with Rett Syndrome
Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Rett Syndrome – Assessment and Curricular Materials Modifications
Linda J. Burkhart

Practical Strategies for Implementing Aided Language Stimulation
Linda J. Burkhart with Ideas from Gayle Porter

The Roads to Autonomous Communication Using Aided Language (Pre-Conference)
Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Creating Communication Communities
Linda Burkhart, Evette Edmister, Julie Freed, Gayle Porter, Shirley Robinson, Amy Staples, Emily Thatcher

Organizing Vocabulary for Paper Communication Books and Electronic Dynamic Display Devices: Similarities and Differences
Gayle Porter and Linda Burkhart

Rett Syndrome: ‘Light Tech’ vs. ‘High Tech’: Should It Be Either / Or?
Linda Burkhart and Judy Seligman-Wine

Assessing During Instruction: Measuring REAL Success for Communication
Linda Burkhart and Gayle Porter

Combining Visual and Auditory Scanning for Children with CVI and Complex Communication Needs
Linda Burkhart and Gayle Porter

Apraxia and Communication in Rett Syndrome
Linda J. Burkhart

“Light Tech” Communication part 1: Partner-Assisted Scanning: yes/no
Linda J. Burkhart

““Light Tech” Communication part 2:The Power of PODD – Autonomous Communication for Beginning Communicators
Linda J. Burkhart based upon the work of Gayle Porter

“APPy Tyme ” APPsolutely APPropriate APPs
Linda Burkhart, Susan Norwell, Judy Lariviere, and Joy Rosen
This part is Linda Burkhart’s section – more at: rettworldcongressipad.wikispaces.com

Writing IEP Goals and Objectives for Authentic Communication – for Children who have Complex Communication Needs  Linda J. Burkhart

Switch Access – Sample Goals for Children who have Severe Multiple Disabilities   Linda J. Burkhart

Limitations with Using a Representational Hierarchy Approach for Language Learning
Draft Paper by Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Aided Language Stimulation: Research to Practice
ATIA Orlando, January, 2010  Handout by Samuel Sennott, Linda Burkhart, Caroline Ramsey Musselwhite and Joanne Cafiero

Developing Habits for Communication Autonomy and Accessibility  Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Writing IEP Goals for Emergent Communicators
  Linda J. Burkhart and Gayle Porter

Rett Syndrome Apraxia and Communication
  Judy Wine and Linda J. Burkhart

Short Session: Juggling It All: Developing Autonomous Communication with Children who will need to Use Visual and/or Auditory Scanning Access Strategies  Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Pre-conference: The Juggling Act: Developing Autonomous Communication with Children who will need to Use Visual and/or Auditory Scanning Access Strategies  Gayle Porter and Linda J. Burkhart

Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Complex Communication Needs:Part 1 – Characteristics and AAC Strategies – CSUN 2008
Handout by Linda Burkhart and John Costello

Partner-Assisted Communication Strategies for Children Who Face Multiple Challenges Handout by Linda J. Burkhart and Gayle Porter

Partner-Assisted Communication Strategies for Children Who Face Multiple Challenges: PODD Communication Books – Gayle Porter   Handout by Linda J. Burkhart and Gayle Porter

Can We Chat? handout from Closing The Gap 2001/2002   Handout by Caroline Musselwhite and Linda Burkhart

Sample Sequenced Social Scripts: Collected at Closing the Gap, 2001 Caroline Musselwhite: pre-conference session   Handout by Caroline Musselwhite and Linda Burkhart

Anatomy of A Conversation: Social Scripts Suggested Conversational Messages – Collected from Multiple Workshops (2000-2001)    Linda J. Burkhart and Caroline Ramsey Musselwhite

Web Sites for Kids Jokes and Riddles – This is a page of links to Web Sites that post jokes and riddles appropriate for kids    Linda J. Burkhart