What happens during an evaluation for the correct choice of an augmentative device?
The correct choice of an augmentative device is made after a thorough evaluation of a child’s needs. The AC evaluation is done by a speech pathologist and, in some cases, an occupational therapist. Information is obtained through parent reports, formal speech and language testing, observation of play, and through the trial implementation of various speech-generating devices. A recommendation is then made for the appropriate augmentative communication system, based on the child’s current abilities and needs.
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