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“AAC IN THE TRENCHES”

This guide by Jared Koski, M.A., CCC-SLP, details the AAC evaluation process, from pre-referral to implementation. It outlines essential steps, including team communication, equipment assessment, and funding strategies. Common myths surrounding AAC and speech-generating devices are addressed to enhance understanding among educators and families. The document highlights key considerations for effective evaluation and the importance of timely actions to secure funding. This resource aims to support the successful integration of AAC solutions for students in need.

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“AAC IN THE TRENCHES”

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  1. “AAC IN THE TRENCHES” JARED KOSKI, M.A., CCC-SLP JUNE 22, 2010

  2. PRE-REFERRAL • Contact • Observation Communication Concerns Form • Video Conference • “get a feel for the team’s understanding of AAC and Speech Generation devices” • Common myths addressed

  3. REFERRAL • Who do we contact? • Who is invited? • Does the special education coordinator know about this evaluation? • MARESA - Form

  4. EVALUATION • Scheduling • Team members • Devices • Time • Place

  5. Evaluation • Device Determination • Review of video conference • Review of observation forms • Review of parent reports • A picture or short video of student • Request of devices from MITS loan closet and vendors • Problems?

  6. REPORT • Medicaid Funding? • Private Funding? • School Funding? • What is included? • Where is the data obtained from? • Important to complete this as soon as possible after the evaluation!

  7. FUNDING • Funding Packets • Permission to request funding from insurance • Driven by companies • Require physician prescription • Require client information sheets • Denials • Addendum

  8. IMPLEMENTATION • Technical Skills • Obtain the device and make sure the staff is aware of this (family should contact provider) • Provide opportunity for “opening the box” • Support through vendor resources • Insurance • Functional Skills • Example: DynaVox form • Build off of the success the student has using the device functionally

  9. I need your help! • Group Activity / Improvements needed • Pre-referral • Referral • Evaluation • Funding • Implementation

  10. Thank You!Please Check out our Blog…atintheup.org Jared Koski, M.A., CCC-SLP jkoski@maresa.org

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