AAC Device Trial Log

Log AAC devices, access methods, feature matching, and patient performance during an AAC evaluation to support a device acquisition recommendation.

Evaluation Context

• Evaluation date
  Date the AAC trial or evaluation occurred.
• Evaluation setting
• Primary reason for AAC evaluation
  Briefly describe the communication need or referral reason. Avoid unnecessary PII.
• Consent to document trial results and share with the care team
  Confirm that appropriate consent or authorization has been obtained for documenting and sharing this information.

Communication Profile

• Primary communication mode used today
• Observed access needs
• Motor, visual, or cognitive considerations affecting access
  Include only observations relevant to device selection and access method matching.

Devices and Access Methods Trialed

• Devices trialed

Trial Details

• Device / system name
  Enter the specific AAC device, app, or communication system trialed.
• Access method used
• Feature match rating
  Rate how well the device features matched the user's communication needs.
• Features that supported communication
• Barriers or limitations observed
  Document any usability, access, positioning, or feature limitations observed during the trial.

Patient Performance and Outcome

• Observed level of independence
• Communication success during trial
• Tasks completed successfully
• Trial notes
  Summarize observable performance, prompting needs, and any changes in accuracy, speed, or engagement.

Recommendation and Next Steps

• Recommended device or system
  Enter the device or system recommended for acquisition, if applicable.
• Recommended access method
• Follow-up plan
  Describe any additional trials, training, funding steps, or reassessment needed.
• What happens after I submit
  After submission, the trial log will be reviewed by the care team or assistive technology team and used to support the device acquisition recommendation and documentation trail.