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Types of Communicators
A life long continuum
Emerging communication (non symbolic
only)-> context dependent communicators
(symbolic and non-symbolic, limited
vocabulary, limited partner -> independent
communicators ( all topics, all partners,
spelling possible)
(line continuum)
What is ACC?
The devices, displayed as well as
techniques and strategies
Principal of assessment
There is no standardized battery of
tests that compromise an ACC
assessment
We do things that are more
observational or task strategies that to
see what the pt. needs & what
assistance matches their needs
Assessment
Participation + AAC feature + child &
partners = ACC system + intervention
Partner Categories
1. family living w/ individual
2. Close friends
3. Acquaintances
4. Paid people: paraprofessionals,
therapists, etc
5. Unfamiliar Partners
Family & paid people are usually the big
groups of people that interact with these
ppl. We want to expand to the rest of the
groups
Identify communication
needs
Does the childs current means of
communication meet his needs?
How can we prepare the child to meet
his future needs?
iPad
Dont cost as much
The software is $200-300
Can be a communicative device
Insurance wont pay for these because its
considered a computer
There are AAC apps
There are no key guards on these things. Key
guards are made for the dedicated devices
Selection Technique
Scanning
Eye gaze
Direct Selection
Selection technique can be variable
Not clear cut
Need to consider access & seating
Sensory/perceptual skills
for the kid and his
communicative partner
Portability
Size & weight
Transport/ mount
Carrier case requirement
Battery time required
Feature Matching
Capabilities + communication = needs
device features