Recording - Eyegaze 101: Getting Started - Webinar presented by Kristin Whitfield

Eye gaze as a way to access high tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices has come a long way since it was introduced!  It is now available on a variety of communication devices and is generally funded along with the communication device itself.  Just because eye gaze is a more commonly used access method, it doesn’t necessarily mean that clinicians, teachers, and family members feel comfortable using or teaching it.  This course is designed to present the basics about eye gaze technology, who can use it, and how to set it up.   We will use demonstrations and case studies to help you feel more comfortable getting started with eye gaze! 

Learning Objectives  

As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify at least two characteristics of individuals who may use eye gaze to access an AAC device and two contraindications
2. Describe three options for making selection with eye gaze
3. State at least four best practices for getting started with eye gaze

Kristin Whitfield

Kristin Whitfield, MA, CCC-SLP is the Clinical Education Specialist for Control Bionics. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist in multiple different settings, specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for most of her career. Kristin has presented on various AAC topics at local, national, international, and online conferences/workshops. Her desire is to help others love AAC, and the people who use it, as much as she does. Presenter Disclosure:

• Financial: Kristin is employed by Control Bionics and receives a salary for her work.
• Nonfinancial: Kristin has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.