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Bringing AAC Service Delivery into the 21st Century

October 30 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am EDT

Session ID: 1001

 

Objectives:

1. Identify three (3) challenges individuals with CCNs and their families face when seeking AAC services.

2. Discuss three (3) benefits of teletherapy as a form of AAC service delivery.

3. Describe how one AAC Clinic shifted from traditional in-person AAC service delivery to a teletherapy model during COVID-19.

4. Discuss three (3) key considerations when implementing tele-AAC services.

Details

Date:
October 30
Time:
8:00 am – 9:00 am EDT
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Venue

Online (Zoom)

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Abstract

During this session, we will discuss challenges individuals with complex communication needs (CCNs) and their families face when obtaining Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services.

We will also describe how our center adapted AAC services from traditional in-person service delivery to a virtual telehealth model leveraging support from our state’s Assistive Technology Act program.

We will also highlight how our center used tele-coaching to support caregivers and related service providers.

We conclude with suggestions for providing continued tele-AAC support which began during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.Â