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Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Assistive Technology
  • Special Education

Background:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is crucial for individuals with complex communication needs.
  • School-based Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a vital role in AAC assessment.
  • Understanding SLP confidence levels in AAC assessment is essential for improving service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the confidence levels of school-based SLPs in various aspects of AAC assessment.
  • To identify predictors of increased confidence in AAC assessment among school-based SLPs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 272 school-based SLPs.
  • The survey captured demographic information and confidence levels in specific AAC assessment areas.
  • Statistical analysis was used to identify predictors of confidence.

Main Results:

  • Confidence levels varied significantly across different AAC assessment tasks.
  • SLPs reported lower confidence in assessing students with severe physical impairments and incorporating cultural diversity.
  • Self-identification as an AAC specialist, years of experience, and continuing education predicted confidence in most areas.

Conclusions:

  • SLP confidence in AAC assessment is influenced by training, experience, and specialization.
  • Findings underscore the need for enhanced AAC training opportunities for school-based SLPs.
  • Further research into the preparation of AAC specialists is recommended to boost overall confidence.