Description: This article published in Perspectives describes how as the field of telepractice grows, perceived barriers to service delivery must be anticipated and addressed in order to provide appropriate service delivery to individuals who will benefit from this model. Must log in with ASHA membership.
Author: Kate Anderson, Michelle Boisvert, Janis Doneski-Nicol, Michelle Gutmann, Nerissa Hall, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, Cynthia Morelock, Richard Steele, & Ellen Cohn, Ph.D. CCC-SLP ASHA Fellow.
Description: Short article published in International Journal of Telerehabilitation that instantiates the need for and value of Tele-AAC, and also the need to continue to develop it.
Description: Short article published in the American Journal of Speech Language Pathology (2021) that examines the experiences of people with ALS (pALS) and their communication partners (cALS) regarding receiving speech -generating devices (SGD) evaluation and treatment via telepractice.Â
Description: Webinar with the goal of how to adapt AAC intervention for telepractice modality. Session by Rachel Madel about using telepractice for AAC with a focus on SLPs, parents, and other adults working with children, sponsored by AAC in the Cloud.Google slides with the goal of how to adapt AAC intervention for telepractice modality.For a downloadable copy of the slides used in the recorded presentation, use this link. Sponsored by Coughdrop from AAC in the Cloud.
Author: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Description: Four Telehealth Videos address the following topics: What is telehealth? A telehealth visit explained in simple, easy to understand language; Scheduling a telehealth visit: Details discussed (i.e. time of day, scheduled support, requesting disability accommodations);Preparing for a telehealth visit: Discusses forms, preparing technology, AAC messages and content to program or pre-plan; Participating in a telehealth visit: How to direct and ask questions especially if using communication aids & Supported Decision Making.
Author: Jill Senner, Ph.D. CCC-SLP & Matthew Baud MS CCC-SLPÂ
Description: This video from the Technology & Language Center (TALC) is designed to introduce therapists to tools and strategies for making distance augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) therapy fun and engaging. The strategies discussed should work with most video conferencing an e-learning platforms.
Description: This is a set of checklists and worksheets for SLPs including: AAC Skills Checklist, Operational AAC Skills Checklist, Creating Motivating Experiences Worksheet 3, Strategies to Get Kids Talking Worksheet, Core vs. Fringe Handout, Core Word Homework Helper, Family Communication Tracker, Core Word Tracking Sheet, and more.
Author: American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Description: This checklist assists school practitioners with step-by-step considerations for telepractice. Preparation: Becoming familiar with federal, state, and ASHA resources pertinent to telepractice. Planning: Laying the groundwork for effective telepractice service delivery.Environment: Creating a professional environment to use telepractice.Technology/Equipment: Using suggested tips and techniques to optimize telepractice technology and equipment.Working with Parents and Caregivers as Facilitators: Helping parents/caregivers understand their role during the telepractice session.