AAC Evaluations Part 3: Documentation and Funding
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Episode Summary:
This is the audio of our first live podcast recording! Given that this course was live there are slides available for download. We reviewed the purpose of AAC evaluation documentation and the components of a well written AAC evaluation. We also reviewed the role of data collection and how they relate to results and recommendations within AAC evaluations. Finally, this course provides a discussion and overview of ethical considerations throughout the evaluation and funding process.
Course Accommodations
The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.com
Learning Outcomes
After attending participants will be able to:
Identify the purpose of AAC evaluation documentation.
Identify the components of a well written AAC evaluation.
Identify the role of data collection and how they relate to results and recommendations.
Describe ethical considerations throughout the evaluation and funding process.
References
Navrotski, D. (2015). Role and Responsibilities of AAC Manufacturers' Consultants in the SGD Funding Process. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24(4), 147–154. https://doi.org/10.1044/aac24.4.147
Slawson, D. C., & Shaughnessy, A. F. (2005). Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine: Should We Be Teaching Information Management Instead? Academic Medicine, 80(7), 685–689. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001888-200507000-00014
Wiles Higdon, C., & Hill, K. (2015). Five SGD Funding Rules of Commitment. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24(4), 129–134. https://doi.org/10.1044/aac24.4.129
Online Resources:
ASHA: https://www.asha.org/slp/healthcare/medicare-speech-generating-devices-information/
ASHA: https://www.asha.org/practice/reimbursement/medicare/sgd_policy/
PRC/SALTILLO: https://www.aacfunding.com/
TOBII DYNAVOX: https://efunding.tobiidynavox.com/
Speaker Disclosures:
Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG.
Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.
Course Disclosures:
Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Vooks
Time Ordered Agenda:
Introduction and Background - 5 mins
Review of AAC evaluation documentation - 5 mins
Review of components in an AAC evaluation document - 15 mins
Review of data collection and it's role in AAC evaluations - 15 mins
Review of ethical considerations within AAC evaluations - 15 mins
Closing, Discussion and Questions - 5 mins
Disclaimer
The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!
A big thank you to our corporate sponsor, Vooks, for providing the financial support to make this course possible!
This course is offered for .15 ASHA CEU (Introductory Level, Professional Area)
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