Description:
The right communication device can make all of the difference for a person who has difficulty speaking. However, navigating through all of the available AAC devices can be difficult. This session will provide participants an opportunity to learn about various features and range of AAC devices/software on the market today. Information will also be provided on how iPod/iPad devices can be used as communication devices and how these mainstream devices stack up against established dedicated communication systems.

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, participants will :

1) have an understanding of the range of the various features and range of AAC devices for persons with communication difficulties.

2) will have an understanding of the various levels AAC from low tech to high tech.

3) will understand how iPod/iPad devices can be used as AAC devices and how they differ from dedicated AAC systems.

 

Additional Information: http://www.ndipat.org

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CEUs
This session has been approved for up to 0.1 CEUs (1.0 hours of instruction).

To register for CEUs, click on the link below to download the Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2011-IPAT-May-Lastname-Firstname.rtf.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format. In the body of the email, include:

Name
Assistive Technology Role (SLP, OT, family, etc.)
State (if USA), Province (if Canada), or other country

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.

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Certificates are sent as .pdf email attachments.