As parents and professionals, it's important to remember that embracing mistakes and continuing to learn is not only natural but also incredibly beneficial for the children we are supporting.
It’s very easy to get caught in the habit of asking questions that only require a “yes” or “no” response when you are talking to your student using AAC. Why?
Shared Reading is a simple and effective way to improve language and literacy skills in our students.
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but what if that language is not just another spoken language, but rather a communication system that involves the use of symbols and pictures?
Is there any AAC application which provides a truly an "out of the box-straight to the user" experience? Definitely not! One of the most important things we can do for our students using AAC is to give them a way to talk about the topics, and people most important in their lives.
Choice-making is one of the first communication functions we learn. For students using AAC, we often use choice-making to ensure they are motivated to communicate
