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Published By American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

1940-7483, 1940-7475

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ovetta Harris

This article describes information that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) should be aware of in order to serve as strong advocates in assisting families with users of augmentative and alternative Communication to obtain evaluations and funding for SGDs. Cultural knowledge and awareness is important in providing competent service delivery. Awareness of concerns of many culturally diverse individuals seeking an SGD is discussed, as well as conditions that necessitate the SLP serving as a strong advocate for families with funding needs.


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 125-126
Author(s):  
Meher Banajee
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2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
Laura J. Ball ◽  
Gary L. Pattee ◽  
Lewis Golinker ◽  
David R. Beukelman

People with such severe and complex communication needs that they require speech-generating devices (SGDs) to meet daily communication needs come from all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds (Beukelman & Mirenda, 2013). Among this group are people eligible for Medicare, which will provide payment for a percentage (typically 80 percent) of covered health care costs, including SGDs. Medicare eligibility extends to people age 65 and older and younger people who became disabled from non-work related causes. In this article, the authors first review Medicare coverage for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices beginning in the 1980s and subsequently document the SGD acquisition and access of 64 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) whose speech became so severely limited that they required an SGD to support functional communication.


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2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela R. Mitchell ◽  
Robin Alvares

There is general consensus that client and family involvement in the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluation and decision process is associated with positive outcomes (Angelo, 2000; Bailey, Parette, Stoner, Angell, & Carroll, 2006; Parette & Angelo, 1996). This paper explores the importance of client and family involvement, summarizes research-based strategies that have been associated with improvements in family involvement and team collaborations, and presents clinically applicable strategies that may be used to foster client and family engagement and empowerment in the AAC decision-making process.


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Carolyn Wiles Higdon ◽  
Katya Hill

This article focuses on policy documents of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) that provide guidance to SLPs facing the various issues and challenges of conducting AAC evaluations that result in a speech-generating device (SGD) funding request. Five (5) SGD funding rules of commitment are proposed for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to consider in their clinical practice regardless of the funding source (e.g., school districts, Medicare, Medicaid, major health insurers, or private pay). The rules highlight ethical conduct, advocacy, and consumer protection. SLPs having questions about SGD funding practices and requirements should contact the appropriate ASHA service staff with their questions as the primary source of information and guidance.


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 147-154
Author(s):  
Darlette Navrotski

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the role of the manufacturers' representatives in the funding process. Input from 3 different manufacturers' representatives are provided, along with examples of actual scenarios. It outlines the type of support that manufacturers and their representatives can provide to speech-language pathologists and to the funding process as a whole.


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2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-85
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Grether

Individuals with Rett syndrome (RS) present with a complex profile. They benefit from a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. In our clinic, the Communication Matrix © (Rowland, 1990/1996/2004) is used to collect data about the communication skills and modalities used by those with RS across the lifespan. Preliminary analysis of this data supports the expected changes in communication behaviors as the individual with RS ages and motor deficits have a greater impact.


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