Date/Location:

January 4 – February 15, 2021

Description:

Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) have complex communication needs involving use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) throughout the progression of the disease. Decisions regarding low tech vs. high tech AAC options are driven by the speech and motor stages of progression and patient preference. This presentation will describe and present specific current low-tech eye gaze alternative access AAC methods, providing audience hands-on application and interaction with different systems. The goal of this presentation is to educate providers to empower individuals with ALS to utilize low tech eye gaze communication methods throughout the course of disease progression.

Speakers:

Sarah Whyte, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP, CBIS

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate use of three different low-tech eye-gaze Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for the ALS population

Utilize the Partner Assisted Scanning (PAS) approach with use of low-tech eye gaze systems for communication

Describe specific communication contexts in which low-tech eye-gaze communication systems are applicable for use

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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: 2021_ALSA11_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.