We have added LINKS to the blog. Scroll down to the bottom of our page to view Organizations (left) and Resources (right) related to AAC. One resource we ran across is included here...
"Augmentative & Assistive Communication Assessment and Intervention Resources"
Compiled by Sheila Henson in 2010, this table and descriptions were posted online. View the entire document HERE.
| Name | Publisher | Cost | Age range | Description of the test *see further details on pages below | Possible uses | Exclusively designed for ASD? | Can it be used for ongoing evaluation? |
| TASP: Test of Aided-Communication Symbol Performance Pg. 6 | Spectronics | $399 | Children through adults | Tool for assessing symbolic skills (additional info with PPT) | · Designing a communication board · Selecting an appropriate AAC device · Establishing appropriate AAC intervention goals | Not exclusive to ASD | The test serves as a tool to benchmark progress |
| Social Networks Pg. 7 | ACI- Augmentative Communication, Inc. | $80 manual & 10 booklets | Children through adults | Communication inventory for individuals with complex communication needs | · Assessment and intervention planning tool · Setting goals · Measuring outcomes · Making transition plans · Prepare for IEP etc | Not exclusive to ASD | Yes |
| INCH Interactive Checklist for Augmentative Communication Pg. 8 | Pro-ed | $58 | Not specified | Evaluates communicative effectiveness | · Plan remedial strategies | Not exclusive to ASD | Yes, yields a score to guide intervention |
| PECS Picture Exchange Communication System Pg. 9 | Pyramid | Training Pro-$395 Parents $295 Training manual w/CD $74.95 | Children through adults | Preference assessment helps in this method for teaching functional communication skills | · Requesting · Express wants and needs | Not exclusive but highly recommended | Data recording sheets are part of the program |
| Name | Publisher | Cost | Age range | Description of the test *see further details on pages below | Possible uses | Exclusively designed for ASD? | Can it be used for ongoing evaluation? |
| EvaluWare Pg. 10 | Tobii AT | $150 | Children through adults | Identifies the best computer access methods and ideal AAC setups for users with special needs | Assess · Motor/access skills · Looking skills · Listening skills · Other related skills | Not exclusive to ASD | Ease of reporting and complete evaluation tool |
| Functional AAC Intervention Pg. 11 | Pro-ed | $59 | 4-21 | Develop a comprehensive intervention program for nonverbal or unintelligible children | · Improve social interaction, independence and participation · Train classroom assistants, peer buddies, teachers and others | Not exclusive to ASD | Reproducible worksheets, questionnaires, and observation protocols |
| Handbook of AAC Pg. 12 | Plural Publishing | $98 | Children through adults | How-to text for training students or individuals who are new to the AAC process. | Contains · History/background of AAC · AAC assessment process · Funding process · Steps of treatment/ therapy/intervention · Overview of laws · Other resources | Not exclusive to ASD | Used to access or upgrade needs |
| Name | Publisher | Cost | Age range | Description of the test *see further details on pages below | Possible uses | Exclusively designed for ASD? | Can it be used for ongoing evaluation? |
| Augmentative & Alternative Communication Profile Pgs. 12-14 | LinguiSystems | $32.95 | 2-adult | Includes everything you need to assess communication competence and design interventions for people who need AAC systems | · Identify areas of strength · Identify areas that may need intervention and instruction · Determine functional, long-range outcomes · Identify and define roles of AAC support team · Identify and provide optimal learning environments | Not exclusive to ASD | Can be used to determine a baseline for Communication Competence Level |
| Practical AAC: A Guide to Developing Functional Communication Skills Pg. 15 | AMDi Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc | Practical AAC - $175 AAC Guide Bundle Kit $3368 | Children through adults | Provides guidance for therapists, teachers, parents, etc. working with those in need of communication assistance | · Determine a starting point · Teach communication skills · Help therapy sessions stay on target | Not exclusive to ASD | Each chapter includes suggested therapy goals and an AAC continuum to help stay on target |
| Communication Matrix Pgs. 18-19 | Oregon Health & Science University | Free | All ages | Assessment tool | Used to document the expressive communication skills | No | Can be used to set goals and monitor progress |
