Clinical Reference

How to Assess and Support Light Tech AAC Users

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AACLanguage Development

References:

  • Rowland, C., & Fried-Oken, M. (2010). Communication matrix: A clinical and Research Assessment tool targeting children with severe communication disorders. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 3(4), 319–329.

This resource provides a general roadmap for assessing and implementing light augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tasks and activities for clients who are either non-speaking or with delayed initiation of verbal communication. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering AAC and Language Development. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What tools help determine readiness for light tech AAC?
  • How do I decide between light tech and high tech AAC systems?
  • How do I assess light tech AAC users with limited communication skills?

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