Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device Trial Request Form

Support Communication Independence with an AAC Device Trial

For students and individuals with speech or language challenges, finding the right augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device can be life-changing. This AAC device trial request form helps special education coordinators, speech-language pathologists, therapists, and families streamline the evaluation process—documenting current communication methods, assessing device options, identifying training needs, and exploring funding sources all in one place.

Built with Paperform, this template replaces scattered emails, paper forms, and phone tag with a single, professional intake experience. Conditional logic adapts the form based on the individual's age, communication profile, and device preferences, ensuring you collect exactly the information needed to match the right AAC solution to the right person.

Why Paperform for AAC device trials?

Paperform's doc-style editor lets you present complex medical, educational, and technical questions in a clear, approachable format—mixing headings, paragraphs, images, and form fields inline. You can embed instructional videos, add conditional follow-ups based on current communication abilities, and apply custom branding to reassure families that this is a trusted, secure process.

Once a trial request is submitted, use Stepper to automate the workflow: notify the AAC specialist, create a calendar event for the initial assessment, update your student information system, and send families a confirmation email with next steps and trial timelines—all without manual handoffs.

Who benefits from this form?

• Special education coordinators managing AAC evaluations across multiple schools or districts
• Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) conducting device trials and recommending solutions
• Occupational and physical therapists assessing motor access and positioning needs
• School administrators and SPED directors tracking device requests and funding sources
• Parents and caregivers advocating for communication support for their child or family member
• AAC vendors and equipment suppliers streamlining trial logistics and documentation

Whether you're working in a school district, clinic, early intervention program, or private practice, this template gives you a professional starting point that can be customized to your protocols, device catalog, and funding landscape—helping you get the right communication tools into the hands of those who need them most.