Personnel Roles in the AAC Assessment Process

    Authors

    C. Binger; L. Ball; A. Dietz; J. Kent-Walsh; J. Lasker; S. Lund; M. McKelvey;W. Quach

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Augment. Altern. Commun.

    Keywords

    Assessment; Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); Evaluation; Funding; ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION; INDIVIDUALS; DISABILITIES; TECHNOLOGY; OUTCOMES; ADULTS; Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology; Rehabilitation

    Abstract

    Completing an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment is a complex process that involves many stakeholders and professionals. To help clarify professional roles and provide assessment guidelines, an AAC Assessment Personnel Framework was developed. This framework was adapted from the work of Beukelman, Ball, and Fager in 2008, which focused on general AAC needs (not just assessment) and concentrated specifically on adults. In contrast, the present model examines the assessment process for all individuals who require AAC. The following AAC assessment personnel are discussed: AAC finders, general practice SLPs, AAC clinical specialists, facilitators and communication partners, collaborating professionals, AAC research and policy specialists, manufacturers and vendors, funding agencies and personnel, and AAC/assistive technology agencies and personnel. Current barriers for successful assessment outcomes are discussed, and suggestions for addressing personnel-related barriers are explored.

    Journal Title

    Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Volume

    28

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    278

    Last Page

    288

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000314008300008

    ISSN

    0743-4618

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