Reducing Device Abandonment: A Team Approach to AAC Evaluations

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist

occupational therapist

special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 6

Description:

AAC evaluations have a vital role in determining appropriate tools, supports, and services. This session will discuss how an AAC team using a tool last evaluation approach helps us 1) focus on the individual’s communication needs instead of the technology and 2) reduces device abandonment.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Identify factors known to contribute to device abandonment.

• Define “tool last approach”.

• Determine the necessary elements for a student-tailored AAC evaluation, using two case studies.