AAC Assessment for a Paediatric Caseload (D)
Build skills in observing and assessing children for AAC.
Description
This course provides an introduction to assessing children who may benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Designed for practitioners working in health or therapy settings, it explores how to combine observational assessment with standardised tools to build a rich, holistic understanding of a child’s communication needs.
Through real-world examples, guided practice, and tools, this CPD learning opportunity equips participants with an increased confidence in selecting appropriate AAC approaches and tailoring recommendations to each child’s strengths, needs, and contexts.
Course aim
Develop your knowledge and skills to identify appropriate AAC solutions for children.
Course includes
Paid for Course:
- Teacher-supported live webinar
- Six months' access to additional content and resources on our online learning platform.
IPAACKS competencies
Covers aspects of Assessment in Levels 2 & 3, including awareness of the factors to be considered in the AAC process, when the individual has additional physical, sensory and learning needs.
Session outline
3-hour online teacher-supported webinar.
Suitable for
Professionals working with children who may benefit from AAC resources.
You will learn
- To recognise factors to consider in an AAC system when working with children
- To identify assessment questions to ask
- To consider the importance of documenting observations accurately
- To evaluate tools to support an AAC assessment