An Overview of Speech Generating Devices

Date/Location:

October 7, 2021, IU North Hospital

Description:

This 60-minute course is intended to be a demonstration and discussion of a variety of AAC devices and access methods. The session involves a demonstration and discussion of the software and hardware features of several devices including the Wego 5A, 7A, 10A, 13A and Zuvo 10, 12, and 16 speech generating devices (SGD).  This session will also cover a variety of vocabulary files specific to case studies introduced.

Speakers:

MacKenzi Potts, M.A. CCC-SLP

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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CEUs This 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: 211007_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

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