AAC Intervention: An Overview of Speech Generating Device Software Options and Vocabulary Sets

Date/Location:

May 13, 2021

Description:

This 120 minute course is intended to be a demonstration and discussion of a variety of AAC communication software and vocabulary files and the reasoning/research behind them and their different functions for various AAC users. The session involves a demonstration and discussion of the software available on the Wego device and the Zuvo device.  This session will continue to group discussion of a variety of vocabulary files and the type of client to which they are best suited.

Speakers:

Hillary Ann Harting, AAC-Consultant

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will demonstrate an understanding of use of at least 3 devices by hardware and individual client goals.

Participants will identify 2 access methods compatible with each device.

Participants will demonstrate knowledge on basic programming and customization of at least 3 vocabulary programs.

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CEUsThis activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (2.0 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 210513_TTMT_Lastname_Firstname

Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

Note: If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.