Augmentative and Alternative Communication is an ever-changing and growing field. Take some time to browse the resources below.
Use switches to activate adapted toys, control adapted materials (fans, stereos, game spinners) or to interact with switch accessible iPad apps.
Computer Interface Switch Activity Site
Check out Enabling Devices:
Tips for Choosing the Right Switch and 20 Fun Switch Activities
Find a few links related to strategies for teaching AAC. There are too many resources to feature here; however, our team has a variety of strategies we can coach you through and provide supplies and resources for!
teaching nouns does not = teaching language
Includes strategy instruction:
Define the target skill
Explain why it is important to your AAC communicator
Demonstrate the skill
Brainstorm situations where the skill would be useful
Set up situations for actual interaction or paired role playing/natural interactions
From low-tech to high-tech, there is a vast variety of vendors that provide AAC solutions for you and your students. Take some time to browse the vendor sites below while keeping in mind AAC decisions must be strategic and data-driven decisions!
Additional Training Opportunities