AAC

The name of the student, school site, teacher, etc.
What type of device you would like to trial (iPad mini, classic, pro, go talk, featherlite, etc.)
If requesting an iPad, which software you would like to trial
Any other requests such as an extra sturdy case, a case with a strap, etc.

After a period of time trialing the device, if you determine that the student requires access for educational benefit, follow the steps in IEP documentation to assign that specific device/system to the student.

NOTE: you will be expected to provide the staff and student training to ensure the student is able to use the device across settings. If you need additional support with this, please reach out the the AT department and/or SLP leads to help you find what you need.

IEP Documentation

After trialing a device with a student, or after initial AAC/AT assessment, if the recommendation is to incorporate AAC as an accommodation in a student's IEP the IEP team will need to meet (at an addendum if there is not a plan review due in the near future.)

Examples of language that you may include in an IEP for a student who requires AAC

**This is not exhaustive, these are examples, adapt as needed for the students specific needs**

Present Levels:

Describe the students ability to communicate various functions (see communication-functions-and AAC handout in resources if needed) with and without access to AAC. (Consider using the DAGG-3 as a guide)

Special Factors:

Student requires assistive technology to access (communication, curriculum, describe, etc.) in the academic setting in order to receive educational benefit. Student requires access to picture icons, core vocabulary board, and a communication device with a dynamic display, customization, and voice output capability (e.g. iPad with communication software).

Student requires a low-tech assistive technology device in the form of a visually mediated communication system.

Student requires access to Assistive Technology to access the curriculum and to make academic and social gains. As per the Assistive Technology assessment, they should also have access to an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system with the following features: portable, dynamic display speech-generating device with direct access (such as an iPad) with a robust communication program (e.g. Proloquo2go, TouchChat with WordPower, etc.).

Services:

Program Accommodations:

Aided Language Input/Core Vocabulary Modeling

Dynamic Speech Generating Device including robust communication software with options for customization (e.g. iPad with communication software such as Proloquo2go, TD snap, etc.) with a sturdy case including a strap for portability.

Other Supports:

Consultation between Speech-Language Pathologist and Instructional Staff

-In order to train teachers, staff, parents, and other communicative partners in aided language input strategies;

-To support the educational environment in identifying additional opportunities for communication/device use.

Goals:

It may be appropriate to write goals specific to device use.

Include a statement such as, “given access to AAC as needed,” with any expressive goals.

Consider using the DAGG-3 to scaffold goals/benchmarks across various domains (linguistic, operational, social, and strategic)

DAGG 3.pdf

Assistive Technology Technician

Current Contact: Jennifer Pomeroy, pomeroy.jen@monet.k12.ca.us

What they can do for you!

Provides equipment for assessments and trials
Provide all types of visuals/aids
Provide social stories
Low Tech Communication tools (icons, coreboards, etc.)
Provide a variety of mid tech and/or high tech voice output devices
- Single message to 32 message
- Dynamic display device (generally iPads with communication software)
keyguards, cases, other assistive technology materials

The link below will take you directly to the ATT website. Check it out and don't be afraid to ask for modifications or work collaboratively to generate creative solutions.

https://modestocityschools.sharepoint.com/sites/MCSOnline/schools/team-sites/Assistive-Technology/SitePages/Home.aspx

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