Description:
This second day will focus on using the “toolkit” as presented in Day #1 and selecting the appropriate AAC devices to match the individual’s skills.

Specific clinical questions to be addressed:
• Participants will put together their own low-cost, efficient communication toolkit (using what they already have – or identifying additional tools to obtain).
• Examples of complete evaluations will be presented, from beginning to end for a variety of communication levels from the simplest to the most complex needs.
• Participants will have assistance in problem-solving solutions for their own individuals on their caseload.
• Hands-on opportunity for various communication tools & devices. Local vendors and distributors will be invited to meet the participants & demonstrate their devices.
• Various websites and other resources will be used to assist in researching device options.

The process of doing AAC evaluations will be fully demonstrated and participants will also have the opportunity to leave with new solutions for their own individuals who have complex communication needs.

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
1) Identify tools required for a low-cost communication toolkit.
2) Describe various tools and resources which can be used to evaluate varying levels of complex communication needs (CCN).
3) Identify local resources and vendors for trials, support, and funding assistance for AAC devices.

Additional Information: www.aacTechConnect.com

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CEUs
AAC Institute has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This activity is offered for up to 0.6 CEUs (5.75 hours of instruction).

To register for CEUs, click on the link below to download the Session Attendance Report Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2009-AACTC-WATI-Day2-Lastname-Firstname.xls.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. This is a spreadsheet file (.xls). If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.

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Evaluation and Learning Assessment
Please take a moment to download, complete, and return the Evaluation and Learning Outcomes Form. After completing the form, save it, attach it to an email message, and send it to ceus@aacinstitute.org.

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.

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Certificates will be sent to those submitting all forms.