Re: Augmentative speech

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Dear Linda,  There is a lot to consider when you say Augmentative Devices.  Start at www.augmentative.com This should take you to a Dynavox web page.  Look for their Report Assistant.  Go through it like you would be printing out the report.  this will give you TONS of information on what OT/PT and ST should be looking for in evaluationg someone for a device.   Other companies to look into are:  Able Net, RJ Cooper, Assistive Technology, Inc.   I am a Speech Pathologist and Director of Clinical Services.  I have found that many places refer AAC directly to ST and "Forget" that OT and PT are critical to the process.  Especiall OT and the functional/occupational point of view to justifying why someone would need a device, and what type of device (high tech vs low tech) would they be able to access best.   Any other specific questions??     [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Good Luck!   Jennifer Nowak, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech and Language Pathologist Director of Clinical Services   Promised Land Consulting, Inc. 1-877-283-0027 ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda Hicks To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 12:37 AM Subject: Augmentative speech Hello, I am a first year OT student in England and am due to give a presentation on any area of communication disoders. I am thinking of looking at Augmentative communication. Is there any one out there that has any experience of this in an OT setting? I would be very graeful for any help that anyone can give me With thanks Linda