Speech-Generating Device Assessment Demonstration: A Practical Guide for SLPs
When it comes to assessing an individual's ability to use a high-tech speech-generating device (SGD), a prompted response isn't a true reflection of their ability at all. Most individual's resist having demands put on them, which leads to refusal or worse. This session will teach a better approach to assessing an individual's ability to use an SGD. Participants will view a video example of an AAC app being trialed by an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome during an AAC eval and observe the SLP using strategies that elicit the participation needed to evaluate vision, discrimination, learning, fine motor, language, and behavior. There will be time for questions at the end.
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For over 13 years, Ann has worked as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) consultant across Eastern Connecticut schools (and beyond thanks to Zoom), to collaborate with and train educational teams in regards to selection and implementation of AAC in the educational environment. Prior to working with the Assistive Technology Team, Ann worked in the EASTCONN Related Services Group as a full-time school-based SLP. Ann also concurrently worked in the home setting to deliver speech-language services through EASTCONN's Birth-to-Three program. She received her Bachelor's degree from UConn and Master of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University. While pursuing her graduate degree, Ann worked in the university's Center for Adaptive Technology. She is grateful for having gotten the opportunity to work with individuals with special needs from birth through post-secondary education. She and her husband have an 11 year-old daughter and 7 year-old son. Ann is a salaried employee at EASTCONN, a regional education service center located in Hampton, CT. Her work is partially funded by the Connecticut Tech Act Project.
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Describe 3 strategies to elicit optimal client participation in trials.
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You’ll be able to
Identify 3 behaviors that are indicators of successful AAC adoption.
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You’ll be able to
Identify 3 strategies to use in implementation training after the evaluation.
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Intro and polls
10 minutes - 2
Background of client and eval components
10 minutes - 3
Video of assessment trial
10 minutes - 4
Review of video
15 minutes - 5
Q&A
15 minutes
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