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When introducing AAC to an individual, make a plan, yet be flexible, and assume competence. In this article, we will discuss the steps to take and what’s important to know for individuals, caregivers, and speech-language pathologists.
AAC Awareness Month is celebrated in October each year. It began as a way to raise awareness about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Read more for general AAC info and ways to get involved.
Communication boards are considered a form of low tech AAC. They can be used in conjunction with other AAC systems (like high tech) or in isolation. We discuss tools that you can use to make communication boards yourself, further considerations, and additional free premade options.
Core words or core vocabulary refers to the language that we use most frequently in our day-to-day communication. Reading books is a great way to teach core words; find a great list of books for learning them in this post!
AAC Core Word of the Week Lesson Plan for your AAC users! No/low-prep activities and ideas to make core word instruction a breeze and promote carryover. Core word slides AND companion packet included.
Core words, or core vocabulary are important for AAC instruction and use in speech therapy and the classroom. This article dives into the principles behind core words and their importance for AAC users.
Functional communication includes requesting, protesting, describing, commenting, asking and answering questions, and engaging in social routines. Individuals who use AAC engage in functional communication exchanges throughout their days.
