The Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal, commonly referred to as the EITA PA Portal is a great resource for families to use that are looking to connect with other families and to get more involved in shaping the Early Intervention services at both the local and statewide levels.
Handouts and resources from the Tiny Talkers trainings are available below. Click any document to view it individually or use the “PDF” button at the bottom of this page to save the entire list for future reference.
Ablenet Resources
- 101+ ideas for using single communication devices – PDF
- Tiny Talkers Ablenet Session – PDF
- iOS 13 Accessibility Switch Control User Guide – PDF
- iOS 14 Accessibility Switch Control User Guide – PDF
Evaluation and Funding Resources
- Accessing Devices for Trial and Funding Purposes – PowerPoint PDF
- Sample AAC Evaluation Report Birth-3 – Word PDF
- Generic AAC Evaluation Report – Word PDF
- Generic Appeal Letter – Word PDF
Talking Points/Case Studies
- Talking Points for Families, Discussions about Using Devices for Communication – PowerPoint PDF
Feature Matching Resources
- WATI Student Information Guide – Communication
- Training Video on Feature Matching
- Feature Matching Overview- PDF
- Feature Matching Resource- PDF
- Feature Matching Considerations- PDF
- AAC Feature Match – PDF
SETT Resources
- SETT Information – Word PDF
- Assistive Technology SETT Framework – Word PDF
- Assistive Technology Support Request – Word PDF
- Using the SETT Framework –link
- Dynamic Assistive Technology Evaluation (DATE) – link
- Communication Matrix – link
- App Comparison Charts- link
- AAC App Considerations Checklist- PDF
- SETT Resources- link
Book references:
Augmentative & Alternative Communication Profile: A Continuum of Learning Tracy M. Kovach, Ph.D. (2009)
This is a profile designed to assess communicative competence and design intervention for people who us AAC. Ages 2-21.
Early Functional Communication Profile: A Dynamic Assessment for Social Communication Disorders Sharlet Lee Jensen (2012) Ages 2-10.
This is a profile designed to assess social communication.
Every Move Counts Clicks and Chats Sensory Based Approach: Communication and Assistive Technology Jane Edgar Korsten, MS/SLP, Terry Vernon Foss, M.Ed., Lisa Mayer Berry, MOTR/L (2007). For all ages.
This is a manual designed to assess individuals with profound and severe sensor-motor differences.
