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

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

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Course Description

Evidence-based practice is imperative not only in clinical practice, but also in the development of AAC systems. This course presented the research base for a newly designed AAC platform, including peer-reviewed literature and user testing. The course also provided a demonstration of the new platform with an emphasis on the clinical benefits of key features.   

Introductory level; Professional

Disclaimer: This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about 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. Identify the research base for two AAC features  
2. Define user testing and describe its use in AAC design  
3. State two clinical benefits of the new Lingraphica AAC platform  
4.  

•   5 minutes: Introduction  

• 10 minutes: AAC Features Research Review 

• 10 minutes: AAC User Testing 

• 20 minutes; Device Demo of Newly Designed System 

• 5 minutes: Cultural Consideration 

• 5 minutes: Conclusion 

• 5 minutes: Questions & Answers 
  

Instructional Personnel

Caitlin Mueller, MS, CCC-SLP  

Caitlin Mueller joined Lingraphica’s Clinical Consultant Team in 2015. She holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a B.S. in Communication Studies from Utah State University and an M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of the Pacific. She has experience with evaluating and treating clients with a variety of communication impairments using multiple AAC devices and apps.    

Relevant Financial Relationships: Caitlin Mueller is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.   

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Teresa Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP   

Teresa joined Lingraphica in 2020. She has more than 12 years of experience in speech-language pathology and has worked as a speech-language pathologist with adults in acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health settings. Teresa earned her BSBA from the University of Denver and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.   

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

We are here to help. Please contact us for learning accommodations or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 1.00