Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation for AAC Learners
Food is widely regarded as a great motivator for emergent communicators. Not without good reason. Most of us wouldn’t mind…
AAC ( Communication) Strategies
How to Encourage Generalization in AAC Learners
Generalization is when a communicator can apply a skill in different contexts and settings. According to Stokes & Baer, 1977,…
Motivating AAC learners to Use Their Communication Systems
If an individual seems to show little interest in a communication system, we cannot be hasty to assume that AAC…
Let’s Build Engagement and Connections Through AAC
Most toddlers are able to sing the alphabet song in their sleep because of the catchy music or the delightful…
Aiming for SNUG – Spontaneous Novel Utterance Generation in AAC
Effective communication plays a pivotal role in determining the quality of our lives. It impacts our interpersonal relationships and opportunities…
Aided Language Input: How to be a Super AAC Model
We know that aided language Input, also known as Aided Language Stimulation (ALS), or modeling is a proven strategy that…
Prompt Fading Strategies to use with AAC Learners
Prompts and cues play a vital role while learning a new skill. They help the learner gain confidence and spurs…
Busting the AAC Myth of Prerequisites
Communication is a basic right. Believing in the prerequisites for AAC myth can potentially derail a child’s path to autonomous…
Repair Strategies to fix Communication Breakdown in AAC Users
Communication breakdown happens when a child attempts to communicate something and the partner has not understood it. A good communication…
Roadblocks to Language Development in Children Using AAC
AAC is a wonderful solution for children having communication deficits due to developmental disabilities and other speech disorders. While we…