Let’s Talk Augmentative And Alternative Communication: Preparing For The ATP Exam
Course: #1033862Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 648 Reviews
Augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) in the context of preparing for the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) exam is discussed in this course. Different types of AAC devices and their applications are described, and the HAAT model (Human Activity Assistive Technology) is used to explore key AAC features such as access, display, programming, mounting, and integration of systems.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; RESNA/0.1 Intermediate; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe differences between augmentative and alternative communication devices, and their application to occupation.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the 3 categories of AAC and their application to daily tasks.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the input device, selection set, and selection method in examples of AAC for functional communication.
Course created on July 5, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Terminology and definitions |
| 20-25 Minutes | Communication goals |
| 25-55 Minutes | HAAT Model |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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648 ReviewsPresented By
Michelle Lange
OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Michelle is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience and has been in private practice, Access to Independence, for over 15 years. She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the co-editor of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a clinical resource guide, editor of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th ed., NRRTS Continuing Education Curriculum Coordinator and Clinical Editor of NRRTS Directions magazine. Michelle is a RESNA Fellow and member of the Clinician Task Force. Michelle is a certified ATP, certified SMS, and is a Senior Disability Analyst of the ABDA.
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