Course Code: REL-RTS-0-AACPC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall foundational concepts and key AAC assessment components to match types and features to client needs.
Identify AAC system components, including unaided and aided; low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech; options; access methods; and symbol types.
Recall the process of applying for and securing funding for AAC systems.
Outline:
Section 1: Foundations for AAC for Pediatric Clients
AAC Definitions and Goals
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: AAC Assessment
A Typical AAC Evaluation
AAC Evaluation: Lexi
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Selecting an AAC System
Types of Devices
AAC Symbol Systems
Feature Matching
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Funding Considerations
Processes for Securing Funding
Funding for Lexi
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Subject Matter Expert: Janet Kennedy, MA, SLP/AT Specialist
Janet is a speech-language pathologist from Chicago, Illinois, who specializes in assistive technology. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Saint Xavier University and her Masters in speech-language pathology from University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. Janet has over 20 years of experience working with children who have complex communication needs and has presented on a wide range of topics locally in the Chicago area and nationally at Closing The Gap, the annual assistive technology conference.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; in the following settings: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.