Episode 012 - Amber Devine- Stinson, CCC-SLP (2/2)
Guest Info = Amber Devine Stinson, CCC-SLP
Consent to Evaluate Form = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/forms/Documents/Consent%20to%20Evaluate%20ReEvaluate%20rev1.pdf
-Remember! \"X\" = will be evaluated & \"E\" references finding of a previous evaluation
Procedural Safeguards/Parents Rights = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/GuidanceResources/Documents/Procedural_Safeguards_Notice.pdf
ASHA = American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (https://www.ASHA.org) to find a Speech Therapist in your area
Communication Bill of Rights (https://www.asha.org/siteassets/njc/njc-communication-bill-rights.pdf) = put out by the NJC
-The right to interact socially, maintain social closeness, and build relationships.
-The right to request desired objects, actions, events, and people.
-The right to refuse and reject undesired objects, actions, events, or choices.
-The right to express personal preferences and feelings.
-The right to make choices form meaningful alternatives.
-The right to make comments and share opinions.
-The right to ask for and give information including changes about routine and environment.
-The right to be informed about people and events in one's life.
-The right to access interventions and supports that improve communication.
-The right to have communication acts acknowledged and responded to even when the outcome cannot be realized.
-The right to have access to functioning AAC & other AT services and devices at all times.
-The right to access environmental contexts, interactions, and opportunities that promote participation as full communication partners including their peers.
-The right to be treated with dignity and addressed with respect and courtesy.
-The right to be addressed directly and not be spoken for or talked about while present.
-The right to have clear, meaningful, and culturally & linguistically appropriate communications.
NJC = National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (https://www.asha.org/njc/history/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-MmSM8bjOwjEr6CNwLTQgBW1n8-1FKWHGf_sWdRd0vg1i3VbN)
AAC = Augmented and Alternative Communication
AT = Assistive Technology