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Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Introduction
  • Terminology
  • Access Methods
  • Direct Access
  • Mouse Access

Hour 2

  • Mouse Access
  • Eye Gaze Access

Hour 3

  • Switch Access
  • Determining the optimal switch site

Hour 4

  • Determining the optimal switch site
  • Determining the optimal switch type

Hour 5

  • Developing Switch Scanning Skills

Hour 6

  • Cortical Vision Impairment impact on SGD Access
  • SGD Mounting

Author

Michelle Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP/SMS

Speech Generating Devices: Access, Vision, and Mounting - Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm ET

Speech Generating Devices: Access, Vision, and Mounting - Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm ET

6 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) are typically recommended by a team, often including the speech language pathologist and occupational therapist. The occupational therapist determines optimal client position and device position. The access method must also be determined and may include Direct, Mouse, Eye Gaze, or Switch scanning. If switch access is required, the team must determine the optimal switch site and type, as well as the best scanning strategies. Switch scanning training may be required. The client's visual abilities will impact use of the SGD and must be considered. Finally, mounting is required to secure the SGD for optimal visual regard, security and safety.

Full Course Description
Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) are typically recommended by a team, often including the speech language pathologist and occupational therapist. The occupational therapist determines optimal client position and device position. The access method must also be determined and may include Direct, Mouse, Eye Gaze, or Switch scanning. If switch access is required, the team must determine the optimal switch site and type, as well as the best scanning strategies. Switch scanning training may be required. The...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to teach clinicians how to support an AAC evaluation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify clinical indicators for Direct Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify clinical indicators for Mouse Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify clinical indicators for Eye Gaze Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify clinical indicators for Switch Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify an optimal switch site for a client needing to use switch access.
  • Identify an optimal switch type for a client needing to use switch access.
  • Identify strategies to develop switch scanning skills.
  • Identify how cortical vision impairment impacts speech generating device use.
  • Identify speech generating device mounting considerations.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to teach clinicians how to support an AAC evaluation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify clinical indicators for Direct Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify clinical indicators for Mouse Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify clinical indicators for Eye Gaze Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify clinical indicators for Switch Access to speech generating devices.
  • Identify an optimal switch site for a client needing to use switch access.
  • Identify an optimal switch type for a client needing to use switch access.
  • Identify strategies to develop switch scanning skills.
  • Identify how cortical vision impairment impacts speech generating device use.
  • Identify speech generating device mounting considerations.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 6 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 6 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 4606. This Distance Learning-Interactive is offered at .6 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

This course is offered for 0.60 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 6 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 6 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 4606. This Distance Learning-Interactive is offered at .6 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

This course is offered for 0.60 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.