For people with disabilities, these tasks may be difficult to perform. An assessment apartment has been fully equiped with the latest developments in assistive devices and environmental control systems. This large inventory of adaptive equipment assists the staff in making appropriate recommendations. The term augmentative refers to the use of techniques that enhance existing verbal communication skills.
Alternative means to use methods other than verbalization to communicate.
The transdisciplinary team consists of a speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist and a rehabilitation engineer. The assessment laboratory is equipped with the most recent advances in communication technology. The team consists of a rehabilitation engineer and an occupational therapist. The computer access team strives to match the latest in adaptive computer equipment with the individuals needs in school or work applications. An individualized report including recommendations for adaptive equipment, computer hardware, workstations and training are provided.