Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluation

What UCP Needs to Get You Started

  • Speech-language Therapy evaluation report and most recent speech-language therapy progress report.
  • If applicable, most recent DDD Planning Document (PCSP or IFSP)
  • A copy of the family or child’s primary insurance and/or Medicaid card. Provide a copy of BOTH sides of the card.
  • A prescription for an AAC evaluation from the referring physician with the name and contact information of the physician. The physician should have seen your child in the last 6 months.
  • UCP AAC Intake Packet
  • UCP AAC Pre-Assessment Review Form

What Optional Items Needed Prior to a UCP AAC Evaluation, if applicable

Families are an important part of the AAC team. During the evaluation, the UCP AAC team will need:

  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MET) reports
  • Results of a vision screening or test
  • Results of a hearing screening or test
  • Reports from any psychological (cognitive) testing

What to Bring to a UCP AAC Evaluation

  • Glasses and/or corrective lenses, if applicable
  • Hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc. if applicable
  • Mobility device child uses most often in home and/or school setting (e.g., walker, wheelchair, other), if applicable
  • Additional equipment needed (e.g., cervical collar, hand braces, AFOs), if applicable
  • Previous or current AAC devices, if applicable

What to Expect During an UCP AAC Evaluation

Families are an important part of the AAC team. During the evaluation, the UCP AAC team will:

  • Talk to you about your child’s current communication abilities and needs
  • Learn about what motivates your child
  • Do fun context-based activities that apply to real life while trying a variety of AAC tools pre-programmed for that activity
  • Obtain consent to communicate with your child’s teachers, therapy providers, etc. to learn more about how your child is communicating in other environments
  • Complete paperwork related to AAC device ordering
Printable Version- AAC Evaluation Checklist
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