Patricia Politano - Brookfield, IL
Patricia Politano
Brookfield, IL
AAC Roles: Service Provider, Professor/Instructor, Advocate
Language/dialect(s) spoken/understood: English
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
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AAC Roles
Service Provider
Someone who provides paid services to individuals who use AAC; e.g. educator or therapist providing assessment, intervention, training, etc. Includes students studying to become service providers
| Service Setting(s): | Community-Based |
|---|---|
| Type of services provided: | Speech-language therapy and Assistive Technology |
| Licenses, certificates, or credentials: | CCC (ASHA certificate of clinical competence), SLP license and ATP |
| Age of serviced clients: | Upper school-age (13-21) and Adult (22-64) |
| Services provided: | AAC assessment, AAC intervention (individual) and Assessment for Speech-Generating Device |
| Remote/telepractice service provided? | No |
Professor/Instructor
Someone who teaches courses or is otherwise involved in trainings related to AAC
| Course/training currently teaching/leading: | AAC Assessment, communication access |
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| Audience(s) typically presented to: | College/graduate school students, AAC professionals (OT, AT, SLP, etc.) and Caregivers and staff of group homes and residential facilities. |
| Typically teach/present: | Conferences/Workshops and Staff training on how to support and promote communication for AAC Users |
Advocate
Someone interested in AAC advocacy activities
| Currently involved in: | Victim Services and Rights of AAC users in residential settings |
|---|---|
| Would like to get involved with: | Legislation and funding to promote communication access |
| Formally trained in effective advocacy? | No |
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