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AAC in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Ethical and Clinical Considerations
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AAC use in culturally and linguistically diverse populations presents many clinical and ethical considerations. This course reviewed ethical standards and background information related to CLD populations and cultural competence. It provided recommendations for assessment, overcoming barriers, and clinical implementation of AAC. 

Intermediate level; Professional
Disclaimer: Clinical examples in this course will use Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other products/services, such as Acapela voices and free multilingual apps.

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.
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Course Description

AAC use in culturally and linguistically diverse populations presents many clinical and ethical considerations. This course reviewed ethical standards and background information related to CLD populations and cultural competence. It provided recommendations for assessment, overcoming barriers, and clinical implementation of AAC. 

 

Intermediate level; Professional

Disclaimer: Clinical examples in this course will use Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other products/services, such as Acapela voices and free multilingual apps. 

 

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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. 

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After completing this course, participants will be able to:​
  • Define elements of ASHA’s code of ethics that address treating CLD patients  
  • Identify features of an AAC device that benefit bilingual users  
  • Describe best practices for settings and programming a Lingraphica AAC device for a bilingual user  
  • State three factors to consider when implementing AAC with culturally diverse populations   
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