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Personnel roles in the AAC assessment process
Cathy Binger1, Laura Ball, Aimee Dietz
1University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. cbinger@unm.edu
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|December 22, 2012
Summary
A new framework clarifies roles for professionals involved in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessments for all users. It addresses barriers to improve successful AAC assessment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Assistive Technology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment is complex, involving multiple professionals and stakeholders.
- Existing frameworks for AAC needs (Beukelman, Ball, & Fager, 2008) focused on adults and general needs, not specifically assessment processes.
- A need exists for a comprehensive model detailing personnel roles in AAC assessment for all individuals requiring AAC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Personnel Framework.
- To clarify the distinct roles and responsibilities of various professionals involved in AAC assessment.
- To provide guidelines for effective AAC assessment practices.
Main Methods:
- Adapted an existing framework (Beukelman, Ball, & Fager, 2008) focusing on AAC needs.
- Expanded the scope to encompass the AAC assessment process for all individuals requiring AAC.
- Identified and discussed key AAC assessment personnel categories.
Main Results:
- The framework outlines diverse AAC assessment personnel, including AAC finders, SLPs, specialists, facilitators, partners, collaborators, researchers, vendors, funders, and agency personnel.
- Identified current barriers hindering successful AAC assessment outcomes.
- Explored potential solutions for addressing personnel-related barriers.
Conclusions:
- The AAC Assessment Personnel Framework provides a structured approach to defining roles in AAC assessment.
- Addressing identified personnel-related barriers is crucial for improving the success of AAC assessments.
- This framework supports a multidisciplinary approach to AAC assessment for diverse populations.
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