Completing an AAC Assessment (Countryside, IL)

Description

Determining how to complete a comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment can be daunting. Join us as we discuss AAC assessment considerations, feature matching, and the stages of completing a thorough AAC evaluation from identifying a candidate to writing a report.

Learning Outcomes:  Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: 

•      Identify who could be considered a candidate for an AAC assessment

•      Discuss the stages of an AAC Assessment

•      Match features of an AAC device to an individual’s needs and strengths

•      Discuss potential AAC goals based on four areas of competence

Check-in begins at 11:45 am

Location:Helping Hand Center 

2nd Floor Conference Room

9649 W. 55th Street

Countryside IL 60525

Questions? 

Contact: McKenzie Mok mckenzie.mok@tobiidynavox.com 816-510-8472 

Participants are expected to be present for the entire session. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not be recommended for ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided. 

Registration on a computer rather than a mobile device is recommended.

This course will be offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area).

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Open seats
6

Presenter
McKenzie Mok
McKenzie Sauser Mok, MA, CCC-SLP graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master's in Speech Language Pathology. She has worked extensively in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with a wide variety of AAC systems. McKenzie has presented for the Kansas and Illinois Speech Language Hearing Associations, Missouri Assistive Technology, and various AT/AAC conferences. She also participates in ASHA SIG 12 (AAC). McKenzie has worked for Tobii Dynavox as a Solutions Consultant since 2013.