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

Date/Location:

May 31, 2023

Description:

This 60 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 of 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, MBA

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will identify 3 page sets or communication software options available on the Wego and the Zuvo devices

Participants will identify at least 3 Quickstep grid sizes available on the Wego and Zuvo devices

Participants will demonstrate knowledge on basic programming, customizing and vocabulary files of at least 3 software options.

Participant will identify at least 2 reasons Quickstep may be a more appropriate choice for a client/student with AAC needs

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CEUsThis activity is offered for up to 0.1 CEUs (1.0 hour of instruction). To register for CEUs:

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 230531_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.