Assistive Technology (AT)  and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessments

WATR offers fee for service AT Assessments and AAC assessments, all conducted by an assistive technology specialists or a speech language pathologist.

Assistive Technology (AT) Assessment

An assistive technology (AT) assessment is a collaborative process through which a support team or education team — perhaps including certified technology specialists and other related services professionals — identify technologies that can improve a person’s performance, access, participation, and independence. An AT assessment is an ongoing process, not a one-time event, designed to match individuals with assistive technology, as well as implement and measure the most effective solutions for academic and/or career success.

Learn more about an AT assessment by downloading our handout. For question and to schedule an AT assessment contact either:

• Wendy Alameda, B.A. at walameda@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-6187
• Barb Locke, B.S., ATP, at blocke@uwyo.edu or (307) 349-3547

AT assessment forms

• AT Assessment Referral form
• Permission to Videotape form
• Authorization for Release of Confidential Information form
• Professional Services Agreement
• Fee for Service rate sheet

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes various modes of communication:  facial expressions, gestures, sign language, picture symbols, writing, and voice-output devices.   AAC provides a way for individuals who have difficulties communicating to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas.  Those that may benefit from AAC include:

• Individuals who have a few words or sounds but are delayed in their normal speech
• Individuals with significant speech delays who have difficulties coordinating the movements necessary to produce sounds and move from one sound to another
• Individuals experiencing difficulties with their vocal cords which may cause limited or no voice
• Individuals who have had a stroke, and who struggle to come up with the right word

Learn more about an AAC assessment by downloading our handout. For questions and to schedule an AAC assessment contact Darcy Regan, M.A., CCC-SLP at dregan1@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-2932.

AAC assessment forms

• AAC Assessment Referral form
• Permission to Videotape form
• Authorization for Release of Confidential Information form
• Professional Services Agreement
• Fee for Service rate sheet

Additional Forms

• Notice of Privacy Practices