Augmentative Communication in the IEP

-When creating an IEP for a student who uses augmentative communication, it is essential that the document states that the student is able to use the device across the school day, including both instructional and noninstructional time.

-When the IEP team develops IEP goals, it is important to remember that the augmentative communication device is not an IEP goal in itself, rather it is a tool to help the student accomplish a goal.

-Must be in an IEP for a student using augmentative communication:
1) A list of the augmentative communication services that will be provided by related services (Example: Speech/Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist). 
2) Name the person/s responsible for the maintenance and operation of the device.

Reference:
 Dell, A., Newtown, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom.
               Upper Saddle River, NJ. Pearson Education Inc.