State of the Practice Regarding AAC: Survey of SLPs in GA Question Title * 1. In what year did you receive your undergraduate degree? 1965 or earlier 1966-1970 1971-1975 1976-1980 1981-1985 1985-1990 1991-1995 1996-2000 2001-2005 Since 2006 Question Title * 2. What is your highest degree? Please specify the year that you received that degree: Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Year Question Title * 3. What is your work zip code? Question Title * 4. What is your primary practice setting? Please check all that apply: Schools – Pre-school thru Grade 12 Hospitals Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Private practice University Out-patient/rehab Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What are the primary age groups that you serve? Please check all that apply: Birth – two Ages three to six (Preschool) Kindergarten to 12th Grade ages Adult (Ages 21 to 64) Older Adults (Ages 65 and older) Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:There are enough SLP’s with AAC knowledge to meet the needs of consumers. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 7. I had adequate preparation in AAC in my undergraduate and/or graduate program. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment: Question Title * 8. SLP’s who include AAC in their practices are very knowledgeable about AAC intervention strategies, including but not limited to AAC technologies. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment: Question Title * 9. What factors would increase the availability of SLPs with AAC skills? (Rank from 1 to 6 with 1 being the most important item in the list.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 More AAC preservice requirements. 1 2 3 4 5 6 More opportunities for continuing education in AAC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Awareness of the opportunity for practice growth, based on the potential size of population needing services in AAC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Better reimbursement for AAC assessments and AAC therapy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 More knowledge about available AAC products. 1 2 3 4 5 6 More information regarding evidence-based intervention practices in AAC. Question Title * 10. What are the most important factors in pre-service education that would result in more graduating students practicing AAC effectively? (Rank from 1 to 6 with 1 being the most important item in the list.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 • More required courses/credits in AAC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 More elective courses/credits in AAC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Internship requirement in AAC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Internship elective in AAC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mentoring by experienced AAC professionals. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Scholarships in AAC specialty. Question Title * 11. What are the most important factors and tools that would enable SLP’s to become more knowledgeable about AAC technology and intervention that incorporates AAC? (Rank from 1 to 6 with 1 being the most important item in the list.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Live webinars 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recorded webinars and online knowledge bases 1 2 3 4 5 6 Continuing education on the job site 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mentoring by experienced AAC professionals 1 2 3 4 5 6 Continuing education at state conferences/conventions 1 2 3 4 5 6 Continuing education at national conferences/conventions Question Title * 12. What are the barriers to increased preparation in AAC? (Rank from 1 to 7 with 1 being the most important item in the list.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No time in the program for a required, “dedicated” course in AAC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lack of AAC content integrated in other courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lack of faculty who are well-versed in AAC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lack of AAC clinical opportunities in the University clinic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lack of AAC clinical opportunities in field placements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Student lack of interest in this topic area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Individuals who can benefit are such low incidence it is not appropriate to dedicate a lot of time to this topic Question Title * 13. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:I am familiar with AAC systems & devices. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 14. I am familiar with the IDEA 2004 definition of Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 15. I had adequate preparation in AT excluding AAC in my undergraduate and/or graduate program. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 16. I need to learn more about how to use tablets (iPad, etc.) and apps in my clinical practice. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 17. I am familiar with the requirements that all (not just blind) students who have print disabilities must have access to print instructional materials in an accessible format, free of charge. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 18. I am familiar with AT tools for adapting curriculum. Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Not Sure Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Comment Question Title * 19. Please complete the following statements:I conduct AAC evaluations: Never Rarely Occasionally Often Regularly Never Rarely Occasionally Often Regularly Comment Question Title * 20. I provide therapy that involves AAC: Never Rarely Occasionally Often Regularly Never Rarely Occasionally Often Regularly Comment Question Title * 21. I see clients who might be candidates for AAC: Never Rarely Occasionally Often Regularly Never Rarely Occasionally Often Regularly Comment Question Title * 22. Please share your level of interest in each of the following: I would be interested in being a mentor (for AAC). No Maybe Yes Comment Question Title * 23. I would be interested in being mentored to enhance my skills in AAC. No Maybe Yes Comment Question Title * 24. I would like to know more about the range of AT devices and services that can help improve the learning and communication competence of clients on my caseload. No Maybe Yes Comment Question Title * 25. A list of AT website and webinar offerings would be helpful. No Maybe Yes Comment Question Title * 26. Finding AT that can meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a priority for me. No Maybe Yes Comment Question Title * 27. Who are your trusted sources for quality continuing AT training? (Rank from 1 to 10 with 1 being the most trusted source in the list.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ASHA-sponsored conferences 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ATIA-sponsored conferences or webinars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AT vendors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Univ. Georgia Speech Clinic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 GA Tools for Life 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Medical College of Georgia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Continuing Ed. At other Colleges and universities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Practicing SLP’s sharing their experiences 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AT users/families Question Title * 28. I would be interested in more information and/or training on the following topics: Overview of AT relevant to speech-language pathology (beyond AAC) How to write an effective evaluation report How to select the right tools for each client AT for persons with Autism Available assessment tools – what’s available and how to use them Collaborative teaming for AT in the schools. How to keep up with the changing technology Resources and strategies for funding (including grants) – this includes funding for mobile & tablet devices (such as iPhones, iPads, etc.) and apps Comparison of AAC dedicated communication devices Comparison of communication apps Comparison of AAC dedicated communication devices vs. apps Mobile & tablet devices (such as iPhones, iPads, etc.) as instructional tools and student supports - how they work with the IEP Goals Other (please specify) Done