This course is valid from November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered for 1 PDH/ 0.1 CEUs.

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Course Description

This course discussed AAC considerations for different diagnoses including evaluation for AAC, future AAC needs, and features that could be useful. 

Intermediate level; Professional

Disclaimer:  This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information on our other products/services.

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion:

Completion requires learners to (1) view/attend the instructional presentation in full; (2) receive a minimum of 80% on the learning assessment; and (3) submit a course evaluation. Learners may retake the learning assessment as needed until the satisfactory score is achieved. Questions, assistance requests, and feedback may be sent to trafferty@lingraphica.com

1. List 5 AAC considerations for evaluation
2. Recognize two AAC features important for dysarthria 
3. Identify one way AAC can support auditory comprehension
4. Identify one diagnosis for which a weighted stylus might be beneficial

• 5 minutes: Welcome, Introductions, and Disclosures 
• 5 minutes: Evaluation considerations for differential diagnoses  
• 15 minutes: AAC for dysarthria 
• 15 minutes: AAC for apraxia 
• 15 minutes: AAC for cognitive linguistic disorders 
• 5 minutes: Wrap-Up and Questions 

Instructional Personnel

Beth McHose, MS Ed, CCC-SLP    

 Beth joined Lingraphica in 2018. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in the acute, rehab, and home health settings. Beth holds a bachelors in English from Virginia Tech and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Old Dominion University.    

Relevant Financial Relationships: Beth McHose is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.    
Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist   

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 0.10