Learning to model AAC is challenging! Oral speakers have opportunities to learn language all day long because it's around us all the time. Imagine how difficult it would be to learn words to say if we only heard people speak a few times a day. AAC language learners need to have that opportunity to be immersed in AAC language to have a fair chance to learn language. Check out the information below to learn more about why it's important to communicate using AAC and ideas about how to do it.
Videos of "how "and "why" to communicate using AAC
AAC Explained - Watch this first. It is a short animated video illustrating the importance of modelling (2 min 30).
One Kid's Place- This is a short video explaining how to model using low tech or high tech AAC devices (5 min).
How to get started with Proloquo2Go- A short article from Assistiveware with links and videos to get you started using this app to communicate with your child at home.
Fill every minute with Core Words - scroll down on this linked page to watch the short video.
Read these - each will take about 3 minutes (or less)
Do's and Don'ts of AAC - things to remember (and avoid!) when communicating with AAC
Engage and Interact - create opportunities for communication
Engage and Interact - create opportunities for communication
Language strategies for AAC users
Use "Language Expansion" PrAACtical AAC. Learn how to say more words using AAC. This article provides helpful information about how to increase from one word to two words, and so on.
Use "Sabotage" - Watch this animated video about using sabotage to create motivation to communicate.