Survey: Clinicians' Experiences with AAC in Individuals with ALS

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This survey is conducted by a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student at the University of Vermont as a part of a doctoral capstone project. The purpose of this survey is to better understand current Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) service delivery practices for individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) across the United States.

This survey seeks to gather information on clinicians’ experiences, perspectives, and knowledge related to AAC assessment, referral, implementation, and access methods for individuals with ALS. The goal is to identify strengths, gaps, and barriers within current AAC service delivery models.

The information collected will be used to inform best practices in ALS clinical care, support the development of structured and sustainable AAC programs, and advocate for improvements in timely access to AAC services for individuals with ALS.

Participation is voluntary. All responses will remain confidential, reported only in aggregate form, and securely stored on password-protected systems accessible solely to the research team. The survey is expected to take approximately 7-10 minutes to complete.