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AAC Evaluations: Tools for the Road: Debby McBride, MS, CCC-SLP Elizabeth (Libby) S. Rush, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM

Overview of the process Do the assessment – determine user’s skills Summarize assessment Research devices (optional) Trial devices (as appropriate) Consider other factors / needs (Environmental /clinical considerations, etc.) Final recommendations / report Funding paperwork as required d

“Assistants” to help you Add to what you have Low tech tools Light tech tools with some simple voice output High tech tools to emulate communication devices d

What you can get - - - List of toolkit items – on CD Examples of templates used to gather, record findings, write reports, etc List of additional resources Manufacturers AAC devices / tools Website resources www.aacTechConnect.com

Low-tech symbols objects photos COPPS pictures overlays visual scenes

Display boards Dry erase board Paper – Augmentative Resources

Dry Erase Board

Symbol Usage COPPS COPPS

Symbol Diagnostic Materials Children, adolescents and/or adults may need items that are both juvenile and adult-like, if accurate estimates of abilities are to be determined. A Diagnostic Toolkit

Toddler Vocabulary Arranged by Frequency These twenty-six core words comprise 96.3% of the total words used by toddlers. Attempting to assess potential use of AAC with these words is difficult due to difficulty portraying in graphic form

20 Fundamental Words for Assessment Emerging Vocabulary or Vocabulary for ADL’s Eat Drink Bathroom Music Dog Ball (play) Read (book) Playdough Bubbles Jewelry Money Help All done Want Mine More Stop Go Work Television (watch)

Symbol Sizes for Kit PHOTOS SYMBOLS ¾” X ¾’ ½” X ½” 1’ X 1” 1” X 1”