Justification
In compliance with ASHA standards, we as clinicians need to follow evidence-based practice to justify why we are assessing Diane in the way that we are (ASHA, n.d.). It is important to turn to a greater field of research that considers best practices to ensure that quality services are being provided during every step of this assessment process. Explanations of methods include justifications of questions and goals, procedures, materials, and data collection/interpretation.
Questions and Goals Justification
First, it is vital to address the reasoning behind assessing Diane for an AAC device. While her linguistic ability appears to be limited, her communicative ability is still present and needs an outlet in order to allow her to …show more content…
(1988) mention one particular term that cannot be forsaken during this process: understanding Diane’s personal projects. Little (1983) defines personal projects as “a set of interrelated acts extending over time, which is intended to maintain or attain a state of affairs foreseen by the individual” (p. 276). Personal projects can be personal goals on a smaller scale, such as breaking negative habits and accomplishing daily goals, but they can also be on a much larger scale. In essence, they can be personal objectives that are directly tied to the identity of the person. In Diane’s situation, her specific interests will most likely be mentioned during this assessment, and provide insight into her structured personality and what she is attempting to accomplish in her …show more content…
According to Beukelman and Mirenda (2013), the “Social Networks” approach provides a comprehensive method of attempting to “identify areas that require attention” (p. 236). In terms of Diane’s family, it is vital to get to know them and their “needs, strengths, and values” (Winton & Bailey, 1990, p. 50). Dunst et al. (1988) state that the family is “often a major source of aid and assistance” (p. 82). This will inform us as clinicians of the family’s attitudes and desires, and how to incorporate their assistance within the AAC process and intervention process. As information is provided, we can begin to pursue these goals (Crais, 1994). If applicable, the friends can also be included in order to provide a holistic understanding of Diane as a person. Throughout this process, information obtained from her caregivers is another important aspect. The caregivers and staff that have spent great lengths of time with the client will assist us in providing the medical details and information needed for the assessment (Hurtig & Downey, 2008. [p. 30]). All in all, it is important for us as clinicians to not make assumptions about Diane’s lifestyle and unmet needs, but to first gather the appropriate information from the available reliable
In compliance with ASHA standards, we as clinicians need to follow evidence-based practice to justify why we are assessing Diane in the way that we are (ASHA, n.d.). It is important to turn to a greater field of research that considers best practices to ensure that quality services are being provided during every step of this assessment process. Explanations of methods include justifications of questions and goals, procedures, materials, and data collection/interpretation.
Questions and Goals Justification
First, it is vital to address the reasoning behind assessing Diane for an AAC device. While her linguistic ability appears to be limited, her communicative ability is still present and needs an outlet in order to allow her to …show more content…
(1988) mention one particular term that cannot be forsaken during this process: understanding Diane’s personal projects. Little (1983) defines personal projects as “a set of interrelated acts extending over time, which is intended to maintain or attain a state of affairs foreseen by the individual” (p. 276). Personal projects can be personal goals on a smaller scale, such as breaking negative habits and accomplishing daily goals, but they can also be on a much larger scale. In essence, they can be personal objectives that are directly tied to the identity of the person. In Diane’s situation, her specific interests will most likely be mentioned during this assessment, and provide insight into her structured personality and what she is attempting to accomplish in her …show more content…
According to Beukelman and Mirenda (2013), the “Social Networks” approach provides a comprehensive method of attempting to “identify areas that require attention” (p. 236). In terms of Diane’s family, it is vital to get to know them and their “needs, strengths, and values” (Winton & Bailey, 1990, p. 50). Dunst et al. (1988) state that the family is “often a major source of aid and assistance” (p. 82). This will inform us as clinicians of the family’s attitudes and desires, and how to incorporate their assistance within the AAC process and intervention process. As information is provided, we can begin to pursue these goals (Crais, 1994). If applicable, the friends can also be included in order to provide a holistic understanding of Diane as a person. Throughout this process, information obtained from her caregivers is another important aspect. The caregivers and staff that have spent great lengths of time with the client will assist us in providing the medical details and information needed for the assessment (Hurtig & Downey, 2008. [p. 30]). All in all, it is important for us as clinicians to not make assumptions about Diane’s lifestyle and unmet needs, but to first gather the appropriate information from the available reliable