Case Studies for Telepractice in AAC

Author: Tanya Rose Curtis, MS CCC-SLP

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.

Format: Perspectives Article

Population: All ages

Clinical Aspects Related to Tele-AAC: A Technical Reports

Author: Nerissa Hall, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, ATP & Michelle Boisvert, Ph.D. CCC-SLP

Description: This article published in Perspectives that examines AAC and telepractice. Must log in with ASHA membership.

Format: Perspectives Article

Population: All ages

Tele-AAC Resolution

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.

Format: Article

Population: All Ages

Telepractice SGD Services for People with ALS

Author: Amy Roman, Carolyn Baylor, Lindsay Johnson, Maya Barton

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.

Format: Article

Population: All Ages

Following Your Child's Lead

Author: Heather Hayworth, MA CCC-SLP

Description: Tips for caregivers who want to help their children learn to communicate. This tip explains how to follow the child's lead.

Format: Video (0:2:11)

Population: Children

Modeling AAC At Home

Author: Emily Diaz, MS CCC-SLP

Description: Tips for parents in six zones/activities at home where words and phrases can be modeled DAILY on their child's communication device.

Format: Video (0:8:23)

Population: Children

Modeling AAC During Zoom Sessions

Author: Emily Diaz, MS CCC-SLP

Description: Tips for modeling AAC in telepractice delivery.

Format: Video (0:10:07)

Population: Children

Supporting Children with Complex Communication Needs Through Telepractice

Author: Rachel Madel, MA CCC-SLP

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.

Format: Video (1:12)

Population: SLPs/Parents working with children

Telehealth Videos for People Who Rely on AAC

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.

Format: Four 5-minute Videos

Population: All ages

Tele-AAC: Working With What You've Got

Author: Nerissa Hall, Ph.D. CCC-SLP & Hillary Jellison, MS CCC-SLP

Description: Setting up improvised services in 2020, sponsored by ASHA SIG-12.

Format: Video (1:01:36)

Population: All ages

Tips & Tricks for Virtual Therapy with Children Who Use AAC

Author: Jill Senner, Ph.D. CCC-SLP & Matthew Baud MS CCC-SLP

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.

Format: Video (0:7:05)

Population: Children

AAC Coaching Bundle

Author: Rachel Madel, MA CCC-SLP

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.

Format: Checklists & Data Collection Forms

Population: All Ages

ASHA Telepractice Checklist for School-Based Professionals

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.

Format: PDF

Population: Children

How We Do It: Tele-AAC

Author: Nerissa Hall, Ph.D. CCC-SLP & Hillary Jellison, MS CCC-SLP

Description: Carol Zangari's blog entry on tele-AAC from 2014.

Format: Blog

Population: All Ages

PRC-Saltillo AAC TeleTips

Author: Prentke Romich Company-Saltillo

Description: Online assistance with AAC evaluations and therapy.

Format: Virtual platform / website

Population: All Ages

Tele-AAC: Working With What You've Got

Author: Nerissa Hall, Ph.D. CCC-SLP & Hillary Jellison, MS CCC-SLP

Description: Handout that summarizes setting up improvised services in 2020, sponsored by ASHA SIG 12.

Format: PDF

Population: All Ages

Teletherapy Resources: The ULTIMATE Master List

Author: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Description: A web page with a list of Teletherapy Resources.

Format: Website

Population: All Ages

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