SimuCase Jordan Z. Pediatric AAC
Assessment Transcript & Full SLP Case
Study | 2026 Update | 100% Correct
This comprehensive guide provides a complete breakdown of the SimuCase AAC (Augmentative and
Alternative Communication) assessment for 9-year-old Jordan Z., who has spastic paraplegia with
resulting communication and speech impairment -
1
-
5
.
PART 1: CASE OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND
Patient Profile
Attribute Details
Patient Name Jordan Z.
Age 9 years
,Primary Diagnosis Childhood apraxia of speech
(CAS) with comorbid mixed
expressive-receptive
language disorder
Secondary Diagnosis Spastic paraplegia
Communication Diagnosis Mixed spastic-ataxic
dysarthria
Referred By Physician/Medical Provider
Reason for Referral AAC evaluation due to
significant communication
impairment and emerging
frustration
Team Members
● Speech-Language Pathologist (Primary evaluator)
● PRC Regional Consultant – Provides AAC device support, demos, trials, and funding
assistance
● Occupational Therapist (Sean) – Assessed motor access, positioning, and switch use
● Special Educator – Reports on academic performance and peer interactions
● Parents – Highly involved in Jordan's care and communication
PART 2: PREBRIEF & ASSESSMENT PLANNING
Key Learning Objectives
The primary goals of this assessment simulation are:
1. Collect comprehensive case history from caregivers and professionals -
, 2. 1
3. Conduct a systematic AAC evaluation
4. Select and administer appropriate assessment procedures
5. Synthesize assessment data to develop a diagnosis and recommendations -
6. 1
Assessment Components
The evaluation includes:
● Case history review – Medical, educational, and communication history
● Receptive/Expressive Language Assessment – PLS-5 or CELF-Preschool-3 to establish
baseline -
● 4
● Low-tech AAC Trial – Picture Exchange System (PECS) or choice boards
● High-tech AAC Trial – Speech-Generating Device (SGD) with dynamic display
● Feature Matching Analysis – Matching Jordan's needs to device capabilities -
● 3
● Dynamic Assessment – Evaluating learning potential with modeling and support
PART 3: ASSESSMENT TRANSCRIPT & FINDINGS
Initial Observation & Case History
Caregiver Report:
● Communication primarily via vocalizations and 5–10 consistent word approximations -
● 4
● Frustration due to inability to express wants, needs, and ideas
● Parents report the most frequent barrier to SGD use at home is the device not being charged
or accessible -
● 4
Receptive Language:
● Receptive language standard score fell within the mildly delayed range -
Assessment Transcript & Full SLP Case
Study | 2026 Update | 100% Correct
This comprehensive guide provides a complete breakdown of the SimuCase AAC (Augmentative and
Alternative Communication) assessment for 9-year-old Jordan Z., who has spastic paraplegia with
resulting communication and speech impairment -
1
-
5
.
PART 1: CASE OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND
Patient Profile
Attribute Details
Patient Name Jordan Z.
Age 9 years
,Primary Diagnosis Childhood apraxia of speech
(CAS) with comorbid mixed
expressive-receptive
language disorder
Secondary Diagnosis Spastic paraplegia
Communication Diagnosis Mixed spastic-ataxic
dysarthria
Referred By Physician/Medical Provider
Reason for Referral AAC evaluation due to
significant communication
impairment and emerging
frustration
Team Members
● Speech-Language Pathologist (Primary evaluator)
● PRC Regional Consultant – Provides AAC device support, demos, trials, and funding
assistance
● Occupational Therapist (Sean) – Assessed motor access, positioning, and switch use
● Special Educator – Reports on academic performance and peer interactions
● Parents – Highly involved in Jordan's care and communication
PART 2: PREBRIEF & ASSESSMENT PLANNING
Key Learning Objectives
The primary goals of this assessment simulation are:
1. Collect comprehensive case history from caregivers and professionals -
, 2. 1
3. Conduct a systematic AAC evaluation
4. Select and administer appropriate assessment procedures
5. Synthesize assessment data to develop a diagnosis and recommendations -
6. 1
Assessment Components
The evaluation includes:
● Case history review – Medical, educational, and communication history
● Receptive/Expressive Language Assessment – PLS-5 or CELF-Preschool-3 to establish
baseline -
● 4
● Low-tech AAC Trial – Picture Exchange System (PECS) or choice boards
● High-tech AAC Trial – Speech-Generating Device (SGD) with dynamic display
● Feature Matching Analysis – Matching Jordan's needs to device capabilities -
● 3
● Dynamic Assessment – Evaluating learning potential with modeling and support
PART 3: ASSESSMENT TRANSCRIPT & FINDINGS
Initial Observation & Case History
Caregiver Report:
● Communication primarily via vocalizations and 5–10 consistent word approximations -
● 4
● Frustration due to inability to express wants, needs, and ideas
● Parents report the most frequent barrier to SGD use at home is the device not being charged
or accessible -
● 4
Receptive Language:
● Receptive language standard score fell within the mildly delayed range -
