DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION
MAKING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION A HUMAN RIGHT, ACCESSIBLE AND ACHIEVABLE FOR ALL
Tobey Fields, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Augmentative Communication Specialist
435-881-1206
ASHA Certification Number 01025834
NPI: : 1376857508
What does a speech generating device evaluation look like? It may include demonstrations by reps from different device companies, device demonstration and trials and a written report to fund a device through your insurance company
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) including speech generating devices that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write.
How Speech Generating
Devices Can Help
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Improve communication and learning
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Build sustained social interactions
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Increase participation/turn taking
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Express range of communication functions
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Build Foundations for literacy development
WHAT CAN WE SAY WITH A COMMUNICATION DEVICE?
*Hello, my name is Jane *What's your name?
* Eat popcorn *That's cool
*My tummy hurts *I need a break
*Let's go to grandma's *Please and thank you
*I want to tell you what I think *Where's daddy?
*This is my communication device
Who can benefit from a Speech Generating Device?
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Any person who is non-verbal or has limited speech
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Those with difficulty expressing wants and needs, difficulty answering questions, inability to identify objects, and limited vocabulary and sentence development
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People with congenital conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disability.
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People with acquired conditions such Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), traumatic brain injury, aphasia, and those with an inability to speak.
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Even those who have difficulty moving can benefit.
MANY SPEECH GENERATING DEVICES/EVALUATIONS ARE COVERED BY INSURANCE
Questions to ask your Insurance Provider:
Will my insurance cover Speech Generating Devices (Codes E2510, E2508 and E2506), Accessories (Code E2599) and mounting equipment (Code E2512) as covered benefits under my plan? If yes, what percentage do they cover?
Is there a Durable Medical Equipment cap to my coverage? What is the amount? What amount has already been used?
How much is my deductible? What portion has already been met?
Do you cover iPads (most insurance companies do not)?
Do you cover iPad apps and how are they reimbursed?
Does my insurance cover Speech Generating Device evaluations (CPT codes 92607, 92608, 92609)? Do they require pre-authorization?
When you speak to your insurance provider be sure to ask for the representatives name, how to contact them directly in the future and if there is a documentation number. Very important!
I believe my clients deserve...
Deserve a chance.
Deserve the presumption of competence.
Deserve the benefit of the doubt.
Deserve high expectations.
Deserve to spend time enjoying friendships.
Deserve to make mistakes.
Deserve to tease and be teased.
Deserve to be in their community.
Deserve a bad day.
And lots and lots of good ones.
Deserve a say.
Deserve to be heard.
Deserve literacy.
Deserve health.
Deserve joy. *
I believe my clients can...
Can understand.
Can learn.
Can achieve.
Can beat the odds.
Can surpass plateaus.
Can communicate.
Can reach for the stars.
And grab them. *
