How to Optimize AAC Devices: Best of Therapy Tools! May 2021
Optimizing AAC devices is a way to increase familiarity, use, and engagement of these systems. AAC devices can be customized based on each individual - below lists some of those ways!
Dedicated Device
Backing up AAC System - Do it!
Backing up AAC is a big part of what we do as SLPs. It ensures that all of the progress AAC users have made using newly added/modified vocabulary isn’t lost during an update or device malfunction. We’ll give you some helpful links to make it a seamless process too!
What is Aided Language Stimulation?
Aided Language Stimulation, sometimes known as Aided Language Input, is a method of modeling language using an AAC device while an AAC user is observing. The purpose of it is to build communication skills using an AAC device.
AAC Direct Selection (Access Methods)
Direct selection access methods for AAC include touch, laser, head tracking, and eye gaze devices. They can be used for low, mid, and high tech AAC devices.
Operational Competencies in Mid-tech and High-tech AAC Devices: Why They Are Important to Develop
Developing operational competences in AAC devices (e.g. power, charging, volume, manipulation) is critical for individuals and caregivers who use this technology. Communication using an AAC device requires it to be charged, turned on, and with the volume up!
What is a Dedicated Device? An AAC Rundown
We are back this week with a new post for our AAC column! We decided to dive deeper into what constitutes a "dedicated device" vs. a "non-dedicated device." Click the link for our rundown.
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