This course is valid from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023.

This course has been developed for delivery to Occupational Therapists. It is registered with AOTA for 0.1 CEU.

Course Description

Knowledge of high-tech AAC allows Occupational Therapists to maximize communication with patients with communication impairments.  This course introduces Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices, including presentation of evidence base and clinical merits.  The course defines candidates for and core benefits of high-tech AAC as well as provides information on device customization to maximize life participation and bridge occupational gaps.  A live demonstration of the device is shared showing how to edit and customize as well as utilize multimodal features of the device.  Information is provided regarding Lingraphica AAC device trials and funding.  

DISCLAIMER: 

This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers 

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:​

• State three types of benefits patients can receive from high-tech AAC
• Identify appropriate candidates for Lingraphica AAC devices 
• Describe how the Life Participation Approach can be used as a tool for AAC personalization 
• Recall basic programming functions of a Lingraphica AAC device 

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Time-Ordered Agenda

10 minutes: Lingraphica AAC devices: Overview and Research  

5 minutes: Identifying AAC Candidates  

10 minutes: Core Benefits of High-Tech AAC 

10 minutes: Device Customization 

10 minutes: Device Demo 

5 minutes: Device Trials, Paperwork and Funding 

10 minutes: Q&A 

Course Completion Requirements 

1. Attendance and/or Completion of Online Lecture
2. Completion of Learning Assessment with a minimum score of 70%
3. Completion of a PD Activity Evaluation

 Instructional Personnel 

Anna Reeve, MS, CCC-SLP  

Anna joined Lingraphica in 2019. As a speech-language pathologist, Anna has treated adults with communication and swallowing impairments in primarily outpatient settings, with per diem experience in the inpatient setting. She has also worked extensively with the adult neurogenic patient population in multidisciplinary clinics. Anna holds a BS and MS degree from Idaho State University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Anna Reeve 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 the acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing and home health settings. Teresa earned her BSBA from the University of Denver and her Masters 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 

• Training Hours: 1.00