AAC Framework: A resource to support device prescription
AAC Framework: A resource to support device prescription
AAC Framework: A resource to support device prescription
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Participation: What do you need <strong>to</strong> know?• What activities is the person engaged in? Daily, regularly, occasionally?• What will the person want or need <strong>to</strong> communicate in these differentsituations?• Will the <strong>device</strong> have the language/vocabulary <strong>to</strong> meet these needs?• Can the <strong>device</strong> expand <strong>to</strong> meet new and changing needs?• Will the <strong>device</strong> be practical in all settings? e.g. size, weight, durability,volume of speech output• Can it be easily moved, mounted?Information gathering:• Talk <strong>to</strong> person, their family, teachers, <strong>support</strong> workers, carers etc, <strong>to</strong> ensurethe <strong>device</strong> will have the features, settings and vocabulary <strong>to</strong> allow theperson <strong>to</strong> communicate <strong>to</strong> their maximum potential• Discuss and problem solve any practical issuesNext