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The purpose of this study was to measure the predictive validity,
internal consistency and clinical utility of the Matching Assistive Technology to
Child & Augmentative Communication Evaluation Simplified (MATCH-ACES) assessment.
METHODS: Twenty-three assistive technology team evaluators assessed 35 children
using the MATCH-ACES assessment. This quasi-experimental study examined the
internal consistency, predictive validity and clinical utility of the MATCH-ACES
assessment. RESULTS: The MATCH-ACES assessment predisposition scales had good
internal consistency across all three scales. A significant relationship was
found between (a) high student perseverance and need for assistive technology and
(b) high teacher comfort and interest in technology use (p = (0).002).
CONCLUSIONS: Study results indicate that the MATCH-ACES assessment has good
internal consistency and validity. Predisposition characteristics of student and
teacher combined can influence the level of assistive technology use; therefore,
assistive technology teams should assess predisposition factors of the user when
recommending assistive technology. Implications for Rehabilitation Educational
and medical professionals should be educated on evidence-based assistive
technology assessments. Personal experience and psychosocial factors can
influence the outcome use of assistive technology. Assistive technology
assessments must include an intervention plan for assistive technology service
delivery to measure effective outcome use.

Langue : ANGLAIS