Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems can be used to meet the needs of students with language impairment. There are many forms of AAC and the selection of which AAC to use with a student must be based on their assessment results and discussed with a team of professionals as well as the family. Design a 10-15 slide digital presentation appropriate for a schoolwide professional development opportunity on the topic of augmentative and alternative communication systems. Within your presentation, address the following: Definitions of AAC systems The three phases of assessment for AAC based on the participation model. Features of high tech and low-tech tools and their purposes in the classroom. Examples of how to implement AAC to facilitate engagement in learning. Advantages of multimodal communication. Characteristics of students who typically benefit from AAC intervention. Examples of assessment results that indicate students may be ideal candidates for such intervention. The role of collaboration between IEP team members, administrators, and family members when choosing the appropriate AAC for a student. Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes. You may incorporate recommendations from Clinical Field Experience B within your presentation. Support your work with 3-5 scholarly resources. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Speech therapists are an important related service provider for students with language impairments to help support their expressive and receptive communication needs. Speech therapists frequently consult with general education teachers and special education teachers to provide training on the correct integration of augmentative and alternative communication systems and other types of assistive technology to help students meet their speech goals. Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support this field experience. Collaborate with a certified K-5 classroom teacher to observe and communicate with a certified K-5 speech therapist about AAC and other AT systems and appropriate interventions. Examine the following through your collaboration and observations: Recommended AAC and AT systems Recommended high tech and low-tech assistive technology to facilitate students’ communication and learning The connection between listening, reading comprehension skills, semantics, and syntax Implementing AAC to facilitate engagement in learning Collaborative roles when working with special education and general education teachers Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher or speech therapist in providing support to students. In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your observations and collaboration. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice. APA style is not required for this assignment, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.