**This course is due to be archived in October 2024

Joint collaboration between Speech Pathology Australia and AGOSCI

Learning objectives

Upon successful the conclusion of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Refer to the clinical guidelines for AAC assessment as a certified practicing speech pathologist in Australia
• Identify your scope of practice and where to find further support or information on AAC assessment
• Describe the role of the speech pathologist in conducting AAC assessments and clinical trials under the NDIS
• Locate the NDIS AT Assessment Template and be aware of how this may impact assessment and information gathering.

Ms Cathy Olsson, B.App.Sci(Speech Pathology), MSPA, CPSP
Senior Advisor Disability, Speech Pathology Australia

Catherine (Cathy) Olsson has provided speech pathology supports to people with disabilities, their families and supports since graduating, including 28 years as Professional Lead with Novita Children’s Services, and 4 years as Clinical Lead for Speech Pathology with Disability Services, the South Australian Government therapy service provider. Cathy is passionate about the speech pathology profession, and has a range of interests including exploration of the concept of participation for people with Complex Communication Needs, and Clinical Governance and allied health service provision.

Since early in 2014, Cathy has been focused on understanding the NDIS and the implications of the scheme for the delivery of speech pathology supports and outcomes for people with communication and oral eating and drinking difficulties and disabilities. It is possible that she knows as much (or more) about the NDIS, than anyone else on the planet.

Ms Jessica Moll: BSpPath, MSPA, CPSP
Services Coordinator, AAC Lifetec

Jessica’s experience has been in supporting children and adults with a range of developmental needs across community and educational contexts since graduating in 2010. She has a keen interest in supporting people with complex communication needs and has worked exclusively in Augmentative and Alternative Communication since joining the LifeTec team in 2017. Jessica works clinically as a speech pathologist, as well as in the role of the AAC Service Coordinator.

LifeTec is a social enterprise that provides dedicated assistive technology (AT) services. Our aim is to enable people of all ages and abilities to actively engage in home, work, school and community life. Established in 1981, LifeTec has a team of health professionals including occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists who have a passion for AT. LifeTec offers a dedicated AAC Service across Queensland and into Northern NSW, and has worked in the NDIS space since the QLD rollout commenced in 2016. LifeTec’s AAC service team comprises of five speech pathologists who provide assessment, prescription and training services for AAC users of all ages and backgrounds.

*This resource for free for Speech Pathology Australia and AGOSCI members. If you are an AGOSCI member only, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au to request access.

• Training Hours: 1.30

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  Online

  Finding your way with the NDIS AAC AT Provision

  SPA & AGOSCI (Part 1): Explore the changes and processes in AAC Assistive Technology provision and the role of speech pathologists.
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  AT Applications in the NDIS

  SPA & AGOSCI (Part 3): Examine the NDIS Assistive Technology Assessment template, documentation, trial process and outcomes.