Honoring and Supporting Total Communication - Tools and Tuning In

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This training invites educators and therapists to recognize and support total communication by tuning in to multimodal forms of expression, including gestures, body language, AAC use, vocalizations, images, and behavior. Using a neuro-affirming, relationship-centered lens, participants will learn how to model and integrate multiple communication modalities in real time, support AAC users through model-aided language input, and respond thoughtfully when communication development follows a non-linear trajectory
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Staci Neustadt MS CCC-SLP/ CEO Making Sense of Autism
Susan Goluubock M.Ed Founder

Date of Webinar:

February 18, 2026

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Course Description
This training invites educators and therapists to recognize and support total communication by tuning in to multimodal forms of expression, including gestures, body language, AAC use, vocalizations, images, and behavior. Using a neuro-affirming, relationship-centered lens, participants will learn how to model and integrate multiple communication modalities in real time, support AAC users through model-aided language input, and respond thoughtfully when communication development follows a non-linear trajectory.
Speaker Biography
Staci Neustadt, CEO of Making Sense of Autism®, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience providing individual and group therapy, training, mentorship, and leadership. In 2019, Staci joined Susan in developing the Neuro Strengths Based Support for Autism framework. Staci is passionate about creating a paradigm shift for therapists to holistically support autistic clients and for autistic clients to feel seen and heard as they build on their strengths and contribute their gifts to their community. Staci’s passion is in the area of AAC and believes every individual should be seen and heard.
Susan is a retired occupational therapist. She received her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in 1968 and Masters of Education degree in special education technology in 1995. She was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum in 1999. Most of her career has been spent in school-based practice. Susan has been a keynote speaker and presenter at various conferences. Susan developed the Neuro-Strengths Based Support for Autism Framework which comes from her personal experience as an autistic individual and professional experience as an occupational therapist who worked with autistic clients. She grew up trying to “be like everyone else;” she succeeded in masking but at the cost of never developing a sense of “self” which led to symptoms of post traumatic stress. When she was finally diagnosed in her early 50’s, she learned that there were other options of how to think and behave, which radically changed her life for the better. Susan’s passion is to educate parents and professionals so the autistic individuals in their lives are understood.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
  1. Describe multiple ways to recognize and support multimodal communication (e.g., gestures, body language, AAC use, vocalizations, and behavior) during real-time interactions.
  2. Explain the role of model-aided language input in supporting AAC users’ language development, comprehension, and participation using motivating topics.
  3. Identify and describe how gestures, images, vocalizations, and behavior can be integrated with AAC systems to support functional and meaningful communication.
  4. Describe and explore strategies for supporting communication development when progress does not follow a typical or linear trajectory, including consideration of individual processing styles and readiness.
Target Audience: Webinar is suitable for
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Speech Therapists
  • Speech Therapy Assistants
  • Special education teachers
  • Education Specialists
  • Psychologists
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Behavioral Therapists
  • Behavioral Professionals
Program Flow with minutes
  • 0:00–5:00 Welcome & Framing the Lens
  • 5:00–15:00 Recognizing Multimodal Communication
  • 15:00–25:00 Model-Aided Language Input: Why It Matters
  • 24:00–35:00 Integrating AAC with Gestures, Images, Vocalizations, and Behavior
  • 35:00–45:00 Supporting Communication When Progress Is Non-Linear
  • 45:00–55:00 Practical Application: Putting It All Together
  • 55:00–60:00 Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up
Course Duration:
1 Hour
Contact hours
1 hr (0.1CEU)
Disclosures
  • Susan has co - developed the Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework.
  • Susan Goluubock receives payment for training on the framework.
  • Susan Goluubock is the founder of Making Sense of Autism
  • Susan Goluubock is receiving a speaking fee from ReadySetConnect.
  • Staci has co - developed the Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework.
  • Staci Neustadt receives payment for training on the framework.
  • Staci Neustadt is the CEO of Making Sense of Autism
  • Staci Neustadt is receiving a speaking fee from ReadySetConnect.
Non-Financial Disclosures
  • Susan Goluubock is the founder of Making Sense of Autism
  • Staci Neustadt is the CEO of Making Sense of Autism
Previous presentations, professional accomplishments
Both Staci and Susan have presented Autism conferences over the US. In addition, Staci has presented on AAC at ATIA and Closing the Gap.
Current Professional Affiliations (state and national affiliations)
NA

Course Title : Honoring and Supporting Total Communication - Tools and Tuning In

Date of Webinar launch: This course was live on February 18, 2026.

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Refund policy
  • Once payment is made, refunds are not available if you decide not to attend the course
  • Full refund or the option for crediting your account will be available should the course be cancelled by ReadySetConnect/speaker for any unforeseen reason
Completion requirements
  • Attending the full course to earn credit-attendance for the entire session is required.
  • Complete a formal assessment after watching the entire course
  • Consisting of 5 questions
  • 80% pass rate
  • Maximum 3 attempts
  • Submit your feedback (available after the course)
  • No partial credits - you must meet all requirements to receive your completion certificate and ASHA CEUs “if applicable”
  • Submission unlocks only after watching the entire course.
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