AAC Across the Lifespan Resources
AAC Across the Lifespan Resources for 2017 WSLHA Spring Workshop presented by SLPs Carmel Caga-anan, Tanna Neufeld, and Casey Stafford
Last updated: 1/11/18
Thank you for coming to the WSLHA Spring Workshop (to those of you who attended)! Here is a link to the updated workshop handout - including the Bonus Slides. Or you can view the full-size (and full color) slides here.
We have created a networking Facebook group specific to Washington State SLPs who evaluate and/or support individuals who use AAC: NWACS Connecting SLPs on AAC
Below is a list of AAC resources we mentioned in the workshop, find useful, or think may be helpful. It is by no means exhaustive, so if you have a favorite resource not listed here, please share it in the comments section below! ~ Carmel, Casey, & Tanna
AAC Assessment
- AAC-Aphasia Categories of Communicators Checklist (adapted from Lasker, 2005)
- A Manual for The Dynamic Assessment of Nonsymbolic Communication (Snell & Loncke, 2002)
- ALS Functional Communication Scale (Roman, 2014)
- Aphasia Needs Assessment (Garrett & Beukelman, 2006)
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication Profile: A Continuum of Learning (Kovach, 2009)
- Checklist of Communication Competencies - Revised (Triple C, Bloomberg, et al., 2009)
- Checklist of Communicative Functions and Means (Wetherby, 1995)
- Communication Matrix (assessment tool)
- Communication Matrix Community: The Communication Matrix Isn't The Only Game In Town! Other Assessments For Individuals With Complex Communication Needs Collection
- Communication Sampling & Analysis (CSA; Buzolich, et al., 2011)
- Dynamic AAC Goals Grid 2 (DAGG-2; Dynavox / Dynamic Therapy Associates, 2014)
- Early Functional Communication Profile
- Fonner Modified Forms for Assistive Technology Assessment & Implementation
- Functional Communication Profile - Revised (Kleiman, 2003)
- Functional Communication Questionnaire (Stafford, Vlinder Communication Therapies, PLLC)
- Multimodal Communication Screening Task For Persons With Aphasia, Revised (MCST-A, Garrett & Lasker, 2005)
- A Protocol for Identification of Early Bulbar Signs in ALS (Ball, et al., 2001)
- Quick AAC Developmental Profile (QUAD Profile; Cross, 2005)
- SETT Framework (Joy Zabala, EdD)
- Scanning/Visual Field/Print Size/Attention Screening Task, Revised (Garrett & Lasker, 2005)
PrAACtical AAC has a collection of AAC Assessment Forms in this blog post.
Road Maps (Patricia Dowden, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, University of Washington; shared with permission)
- Resources for Road Maps (2014)
- Road Map for Emerging Communicators (2013)
- Road Map for Context-Dependent Communicators (2014)
- Road Map for Independent Communicators (2016)
Language Assessment
- Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales (Wetherby & Prizant, 2003)
- Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile (Wetherby & Prizant, 2002)
- Language Use Inventory (O'Neill, 2009)
- MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories (Bates, et al., 2006)
- The Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale (Rossetti, 2006)
Feature Matching
- AAC Apps List (Jane Farrall Consulting)
- AAC Evaluation Genie (Hump Software)
- App and Clinical Feature Matching Handouts (Boston Children's Hospital)
- Clinical Considerations for Mobile Tech in AAC (Dowden, University of Washington, Draft 2012)
- Clinical Considerations for Small Tech in AAC (Dowden, University of Washington, Draft 2011)
- Feature Match Checklist (Marfilius & Fonner, 2012)
- Feature Match Comparison Chart (Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center, 2013)
- Feature Matching Communication Applications (Jessica Gosnell @ Boston Children's Hospital, 2011)
- Features of AAC Systems (Dowden, University of Washington)
- Rubric for Evaluating the Language of Apps for AAC (RELAAACs, PrAACtical AAC, 2012)
- Test of Aided-Communication Symbol Performance (TASP; Bruno, 2003)
AAC Modalities/Materials
- AEeyeOU Board: side 1 side 2
- AlphaCore Boards: Large Small
- AssistiveWare & Other AAC App Developers
- Boardmaker Share and other share sites (e.g. Smarty Symbols, LessonPix)
- Boogie Board
- Communication Flipbook (Carmel Caga-anan, inspired by John Costello & Amy Roman)
- instructions for creating a Communication Flipbook (Carmel Caga-anan)
- Customized Communication Flip Board (Boston Children's Hospital, John Costello, 2017)
- DML Core Vocabulary
- ETRAN boards (instructions)
- Information/Identification wallet cards
- ALS (The ALS Association)
- Aphasia (The Aphasia Center)
- Laryngectomy (Speech Therapy Toolbox)
- Low Tech Solutions
- Make You Own
- Pixon Project & Materials
- PODD - Pragmatically Organized Dynamic Display (Gail Porter)
- Project Core
- NWACS Blog: Images for Making Materials
- Seattle AAC
- SpeakBook (Patrick Joyce)
- Teachers Pay Teachers (e.g. AAC)
AAC Intervention
- Building Language - Where Do I Start? (Speak For Yourself, modified)
- Communicator 5 (Tobii Dynavox)
- Communication Matrix Community: Welcome to Collections
- Developing a 'Personal Communication Dictionary'
- Message Banking
- ALS Association - Evergreen Chapter Message Banking
- Amy & pALS Message and Voice Banking
- Message Banking, Voice Banking and Legacy Messages (John Costello, Boston Children's Hospital, 2016)
- Tobii Dynavox Message Banking
- ModelTalker
- My Tobii Dynavox Ideas for Therapy
- OCALI Autism Internet Modules: PECS Protocol Online Training (FREE)
- PRC AAC Language Lab
- Project Core
- Prompting Techniques To Support AAC Use (with prompting hierarchy, Rocky Bay, 2010)
- Saltillo Community Resources & Tips
- The Art & Science of AAC Intervention (Van Tatenhove, 2012)
- Tobii Dynavox Support & Training
- VocalID
AAC Device Trial Resources
- AbleNet Product Loan Program
- ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Loan Locker
- FRS Custom Solutions device trials
- Lingraphica free AAC device trial
- Lite versions of AAC apps
- OMazing Kids blog: {AAC Tips} How SLPs can get FREE access to AAC apps, AAC app user groups, funding options, & more!
- Special Education Technology Center (SETC) Lending Library
- Vendor Representatives (dedicated devices)
- Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) Lending Library
AAC "Lessons"
- AAC Core Word of the Week sets (Jenna Rayburn aka Speech Room News)
- AAC Resources for A Year of Core Vocabulary Words (PrAACtical AAC)
- AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom
- Core City (The Language Ladies SLP)
- Tell Me - AAC in the Preschool Classroom (Attainment Company)
Access Resources
- Access-related posts from PrAACtical AAC blog
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems for Students with CVI & Multiple Disabilities (Path To Literacy)
- Adaptive Switch Laboratories
- Apple Accessibility
- Combining Visual and Auditory Scanning for Children with CVI and Complex Communication Needs (Burkhart & Porter, 2012)
- Head Mounted Laser Pointer (ALSA-EC)
- Horizontal Stylus (Amy & pALS)
- Little Bear Sees (cortical visual impairment)
- Microsoft Accessibility
- Multi-Modal Communication (The Bridge School)
- Partner-Assisted Communication Strategies for Children Who Face Multiple Challenges (Burkhart & Porter 2006)
- PrAACtical Resources on PODD & Partner-Assisted Scanning (PrAACtical AAC, 2014)
- RJ Cooper
- The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology (TCAT, University of Washington Department of Computer Engineering)
- Vision and AAC (Augmentative Communication News, 2005)
- Vision & AAC (The Bridge School, 2000)
Autism
- Autism and AAC (Tobii Dynavox)
- Center for AAC and Autism
- OCALI Autism Internet Modules
- Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Goals
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication Skills and Strategies: Expanded Core Curriculum for Students using AAC Systems (SET-BC)
- Rating Scale/Rubric (SET-BC)
- Communication Supports Inventory - Children & Youth (CSI-CY; Rowland, et al.)
- Dynamic AAC Goals Grid 2 (DAGG-2; Dynavox / Dynamic Therapy Associates, 2014)
- Pins from Lauren Enders, SLP on AAC Goal Writing
- Sample goals from AAC-RERC
Local & Web Resources for AAC Support
- ALSA Evergreen Chapter
- App Reviews
- ASHA SIG 12 listserve
- Facebook Groups:
- AAC for the SLP
- AAC Language Lab
- AAC SLPs in Private Practice
- AAC Through Model, Motivate, Move Out Of The Way
- Augmentative Communication Resources and Help
- LAMP Words for Life Users Group
- Partner Augmented Input in the Classroom
- Proloquo2Go Professionals
- Research in AAC
- SLPs Working with Adults with IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities)
- Speak For Yourself Users Group
- Tobii Dynavox Community Spot
- TouchChat App Users Group
- Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Unit at Good Samaritan (CTU)
- Network with Other Professionals
- Northwest Augmentative Communication Society (NWACS)
- PROVAIL
- Seattle AAC
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Special Education Technology Center
- University of Washington Speech & Hearing Clinic
- UWMC MDA Clinic
- Vlinder Communication Therapies, PLLC
- WA ALS clinics
- YouTube Videos
AAC Information & Continuing Education
- AAC Institute Self-Study Program
- AbleNet University: Live webinars & Recorded webinars
- ALS Association AAC Toolkit Manual
- Amy & pALS
- Angelman Syndrome Foundation Communication Training Series
- ASHA Practice Portal on AAC
- ASHA SIG 12
- ATIA webinars
- Augmentative Communication and ALS: A Conversation with John Costello (article)
- Boston Children's Hospital AAC Program Handouts & Resources
- Closing The Gap webinars
- Communication Matrix Community Events
- ISAAC webinars
- Jane Farrall Consulting
- Lingraphica CEUs
- NWACS Calendar
- NWACS Pinterest
- Perkins School For The Blind Professional Development Calendar
- PrAACtical AAC
- Project Core
- RERC on AAC
- Tobii Dynavox webinars (live and recorded)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- UW Augcomm
Funding Information
- Medicaid Funding Packet Checklist (Carmel Caga-anan, 2016)
- Medicare/Private Insurance Funding Packet Checklist (Carmel Caga-anan, 2016)
- Check vendor websites for funding support
Videos
- Aided Language Stimulation During Reading Using Low Tech Tools (modeling on a communication board)
- Aided Language Stimulation Explained (Louden County Public Schools Assistive Technology)
- Emma's PODD with Linda (modeling on PODD; reillycrew5)
- Etran: Low Tech Communication for People with Only Eye Movement (AmyandpALSvideos)
- How To Use The AE-eye-OU Board (Amy Roman)
- Language Stealers HD (AAC FaCE)
- Partner Assisted Auditory Scanning (lowtechsolutions)
- Partner Assisted Scanning: A low tech way to communicate using eye movement (Amy Roman)
- Partner-Assisted Spelling using an AEIOU configuration (John Costello)
- Personal Communication Dictionary (Scope Aust)
- Supporting Effective Patient-Provider Communication Across Healthcare Settings (John Costello)
- Uncommon Sense Blog videos
- We Speak PODD YouTube channel
Research
(Also check out the NWACS Pinterest Board AAC Research Articles)
- A systematic review of research into aided AAC to increase social communication functions in children with autism spectrum disorder (Logan, et al., 2016)
- AAC Modeling Intervention Research Review (Sennott, et al., 2016)
- AAC Myths Revealed (Tobii Dynavox)
- AAC Research Articles (NWACS Pinterest board)
- Articles-at-a-Glance: resources summarizing findings of researchers regarding AAC (Tobii Dynavox)
- Augmentative Communication and Early Intervention: Myths and Realities (Romski & Sevcik, 2005)
- Communication Matrix Community: The Importance of Merging A Normal Language Development Model With AAC Service Provision Collection (Binger & Kent-Walsh; 2016)
- Debunking Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Adults with IDD (Romski, et al.)
- Normal Language Acquisition & Children using AAC Systems article listed under "Vocabulary Lists & Checklists" (Van Tatenhove; 2016)
- RERC on AAC
- Studies in AAC and Autism: The Impact of LAMP as a Therapy Intervention (Potts & Satterfield)
- Using A Clinical Approach to Answer "What Communication Apps Should We Use?" (ASHA Perspectives, Jul 2011)
- UW Augcomm