Best Practices in AAC Assessment: Steps to Selecting Appropriate Communication Systems - 32545
When a child isn’t speaking or when speech doesn’t meet all of his or her communication needs across environments, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) may be appropriate; however, there are literally hundreds of apps, speech-generating devices, and low-tech/no-tech strategies available to help children who are unable to communicate effectively using their speech. Selection of an inappropriate system can lead to limited success or, in some cases, system abandonment. How does one ensure selection of an appropriate communication system? With our evidence-based, AAC School Team-Based Assessment Toolkit (AAC-STAT)!
In this interactive, beginner-level, full-day workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of the AAC assessment process, learn about different access methods, see a variety of assessment instruments appropriate for individuals with complex communication needs (CCN), participate in interactive labs, watch video models, problem-solve case studies, and receive a free copy of the AAC-STAT. Report writing, funding, and strategies for conducting remote assessments will also be demonstrated. This session is aligned with the Evaluation. Intervention, and IEP Implementation components of the TEA-Required Self-Assessment.
.6 ASHA CEUs offered
Audiences
Speech Therapists, Assessment Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Teacher - Special Education
Objectives
1. Participants will list four communication assessment tools appropriate for children with complex communication needs.
2. Participants will identify three alternate access methods for children with physical impairments who cannot point or touch icons with a finger.
3. Participants will describe at least four features that should be matched to the child when selecting a speech generating device (SGD).
4. Participants will name at least three funding sources for SGDs
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