Introduction to Eye Gaze: Steps to Success

Description

For individuals with motor challenges, eye gaze technologies can be a tool for participating in their world and creating opportunities for independence and learning. In this course, you’ll learn why eye gaze is a foundational skill for someone who relies on their eyes to interact with their world. We will review suggestions for positioning and customization options within the Tobii Dynavox eye-tracking software for successful calibration. Implementation tips for new eye gaze learners will also be reviewed.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:   

• State 1 benefit of eye gaze access for individuals with motor challenges.
• Identify 2 techniques that support proper positioning for successful calibration.
• Identify 3 tips that can be used to support eye gaze success for new learners. 

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Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: The presenter is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: The presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships. Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Tobii Dynavox product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products. Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder. We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. If you are unable to attend, you can find similar content on our Learning Hub. For questions email learning@tobiidynavox.com

Please note that all trainings are in Eastern Standard (New York) time.

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Captioning in English is included for all of our trainings. To inquire about possible accommodations such an ASL interpreter or additional accessibility requests, please contact the Learning Team at learning@tobiidynavox.com

Questions? Contact learning@tobiidynavox.com

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Type de formation
Virtual (CEU)

Intervenant
Caroline Gaddy
Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP (they/she) is Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. In addition, they are a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, disability advocate, and neurodiversity educator. Caroline worked for many years in school settings as a teacher and an SLP. They also worked in medical settings with adult and pediatric populations, and specialized in supporting communication access for people with multiple disabilities. Caroline is passionate about disability justice and inclusion, and firmly believes that communication is a fundamental human right.