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Student Communication (AAC) Summary
Have you ever inherited a student with an iPad? or a student that the IEP said “uses communication supports” or a “communication board” but it was never explained what it looks like or how it is used? Let’s all work together and make sure that doesn’t happen. We all know that communication is an dynamic, …
All behavior is COMMUNICATION
Whether a child is flapping his arms to say he is excited or throwing a toy to say he is over-stimulated and needs a break—he is communicating! So how do we shape his communication to be more appropriate? Especially when the student has limited verbal language or is non-verbal? We must model a form of …
The Velcro Rule
The Velcro® Rule To clarify that a bit further, Velcro® has two sides which can commonly be referred to as “rough” and “soft”. The soft side of the Velcro® most closely resembles the soft fabric that is used to create Velcro-sensitive surfaces on commercially available visual displays – such as the amazing array of displays that …
Yes/No on AAC Board
Should I Put Yes/No on my AAC Board or SGD? That is a question we get asked often. The answer is specific to that student or situation. There is no one size fits all to answer this question. But here are a few things you can ask yourself to help you make that decision. Does …