Recommended Assessments for AAC and Life Skills

Pictorial Interest Inventory
A visual-based tool developed by Indiana University’s IIDC that helps individuals with communication challenges express their interests to guide vocational or recreational planning.

Career Interest Inventory
A collection of free and low-cost tools to help students with disabilities identify career preferences and strengths, supporting person-centered transition planning.

Communication Matrix
An assessment tool designed to evaluate the communication skills of individuals with complex communication needs, from pre-intentional behavior through early symbolic communication.

Functional Communication Profile – Revised (FCP-R)
A standardized tool that evaluates functional communication abilities in individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities across multiple settings and modalities. (Paid resource)

DAGG-3 (Dynamic AAC Goals Grid – 3)
A goal-setting and progress-monitoring tool from PRC-Saltillo designed to guide AAC development across four communicative competencies: linguistic, operational, social, and strategic.

Early Functional Communication Profile
Designed for young children with developmental delays, this assessment measures pre-symbolic and early symbolic communication in natural settings. (Paid resource)

AAC Profile
An assessment tool that helps evaluate AAC user performance across key areas including communication competence, environmental supports, and AAC system use. (Paid resource)

Assessment of Learning Process (ALP) for AAC

ALP for AAC is a comprehensive platform dedicated to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It offers resources, training, and tools tailored for professionals, families, and individuals using AAC systems. The website focuses on empowering users through education and support to enhance communication effectiveness and accessibility.