5 MYTHS about AAC AND SGDs

ALTERNATIVE AND AUGMENTATIVE

COMMUNICATION AND

SPEECH GENERATING DEVICE

Implementing the use of AAC /SGDs is the responsibility of the school-based IEP team.  The Speech and Language Therapist/Pathologist works as part of a team that may also include an assistive technology specialist. They usually complete an assistive technology process (assessment of need) and possibly a direct AAC/SGD evaluation.

5 AAC/SGD MYTHS

Due to many common...

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY and the IEP

Today we are focusing on assistive technology and its importance in assisting the student in accessing their education. While everyone considers things like reading and math and the programs that support the struggling learner, we frequently do not consider the many accommodations and modifications which can have a profound effect on the ease of access that they provide to the student. Whether high tech or low tech assistive technology deserves consideration...