This resource encourages modeling communication and interpreting behaviors to guide your child in using the QTF effectively. Collaborate with your child’s SLP and behavior specialist for additional support.
An important area of implementing a speech device is its use across environments. Embedding the use of AAC in a user’s daily routines is important when looking to make progress with using a device. Download our Incorporating AAC Into Daily Routines resource for tips, tricks, and strategies to help speech device users succeed!
This resource highlights the importance of using Guided Access on a dedicated communication device, like the QuickTalker Freestyle, to ensure uninterrupted access to the speech application. Guided Access prevents users from switching to other apps, preserving their primary form of communication.
Encouraging speech device usage in all settings is important to achieve best outcomes. Providing parents with our Tips to Encourage Speech Device Usage At Home download can help ensure they are comfortable working with their child and their AAC device in their home.
This resource provides tips for motivating your child to use the QuickTalker Freestyle (QTF). It suggests customizing the device, modeling simple language, and using the QTF during fun, daily activities. It also highlights honoring your child’s communication and using ‘Guided Access’ to keep the user focused.
This resource highlights modeling as a key tool for Speech Device Users. Through simple activities like identifying colors, caregivers and educators can help build confidence and reduce frustration, leading to better communication. Modeling reinforces the user’s efforts and encourages more frequent device use.
