Our tips will help you interact with your students or clients in a way that fosters confidence in their abilities and enhances communication.
Download this free resource for some examples of activities that you can do within your therapy session or that families can do at home to work on motivating an individual to communicate with their speech device and expand their vocabulary.
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 AAC users to communicate requires creating an enticing environment that promotes natural interactions. Such temptations are pivotal in AAC implementation, fostering both routine use and spontaneous communication.
AAC users will respond to questions about a friend of their choice or a character of their choosing, and engage by asking their own questions in turn. Download the All About My Friend Activity Sheet and get ready to teach vital communication skills like social mirroring, respectful curiosity, and understanding others!
Teaching core words is an important part of individuals learning to use an AAC device. One way an SLP can implement this is by introducing a core word of the week. Here are some examples of core words you can target during the month of September in your therapy sessions/across environments and activities associated with each.
Here are some examples of core words you can target during the month of October in your therapy sessions/across environments and activities associated with each.
