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AAC-STAT Protocol
AAC-STAT Protocol
The assessment does not begin with an AAC system. Rather, the team uses evidence-based processes beginning with examining the child's current strengths and needs, to determine features needed in an AAC system. All stakeholders should be involved in the decision-making process.
Each section below breaks down the different phases of an AAC assessment with the suggested forms. To download all the individual forms, select this link.
The SLP should download the forms to their Google Drive and share out with the team to complete. Here are directions on how to share with teams and complete using the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Prior to Assessment
Prior to Assessment
The team determines the potential funding source(s). This may be important because different funding sources will have different requirements during the assessment and trial. Use the AAC-STAT Funding Source Checklist.
1. Gathering Information
1. Gathering Information
School team members complete the AAC-STAT Team Questionnaire. The family or caregiver completes the AAC-STAT Parent Survey.
A team member observes the student during at least one classroom activity. Use the AAC-STAT Observation Tool.
The team meets to discuss if additional formal or informal testing is required in any domain. Here are some possible tools that can be used to determine the need for AAC and to gather information to help select the required features of an AAC system.
2a. Feature Matching/Dynamic Assessment
2a. Feature Matching/Dynamic Assessment
The team meets to discuss possible features needed in an AAC system. Use the SGD Features Checklist.
Then, the team completes a dynamic assessment(s) to try at least 3 potential systems that have the features determined by the team. This should take place in functional contexts (e.g., high-interest activities) by manipulating variables and features such as button size and a keyguard to evaluate the effect on the child’s performance. Use the AAC-STAT Dynamic Assessment Summary to document.
2b. Trial/Diagnostic Therapy
2b. Trial/Diagnostic Therapy
The most appropriate device identified during the dynamic assessment(s) will be trialed for 4-12 weeks (depending on funding source). Identify contexts and environments for trials, including home, school, community, therapies, common routines, and high-interest activities. Use the AAC-STAT Interest & Opportunities Inventory forms.
Designate a team member to set up the system for the student, including vocabulary, access method, voice, etc. Use the TALC Vocabulary Customization Guide to help guide vocabulary selection.
Collect data during the trial period. Use the Tool for Analysis of Language and Communication (TALC) to compare to baseline without an AAC system and/or data based on the student's IEP Goal.
Complete the appropriate trial documents for various team members. Use the AAC-STAT Trial Summary forms.
3. Recommendations and Plan
3. Recommendations and Plan
SLP completes a report appropriate for the selected funding source.
The team reconvenes to adjust the IEP, including Educational Accommodations and Supports, Goals, and Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance.
Team members are trained in the use and implementation of the selected system.
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