Talkers are commonly known as AAC (Alternative & Augmentative Communication). These are any devices or systems where you where you are using picture or text instead of verbal speech. These can be low tech boards or picture communication books or high tech programs that you press a button and it speaks the word. This page includes tips and tricks you can use to help your student continue to talk using their talker.
Using AAC at Home Part 1: Modeling
SLP Sarah explains the importance of using the AAC device (talker) to model language and shows how to get started modeling at home.
Handout for Video:
Use this handout to follow along and take notes on the video
Using AAC at Home pt1_Modeling.pdfAAC at Home
Check out this great playlist with ideas on how to implement AAC at home courtesy of Speech Without Limits
Kick Board AAC
Just because you are swimming doesn't mean you shouldn't have access to your words.
Laminate your boards and duct tape them onto foam kick boards. Idea courtesy of: https://specialcraftsforspecialkids.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/aac-everywhere/
What is AAC.pdfWhat is AAC?
This is a reference sheet of all types of AAC
Using a Talker to Teach Your Student to Talk
The importance of using a talker to help your student learn to use it
Using Talkers at Home
Basics of using a talker(AAC) at home
When Your Child Refuses to Use Their Talker at Home
aac_at_home.pdfSuggested Times to Use Talkers at Home
Courtesy of Emily Diaz, SLP
Free Online Ways to Practice Switch Access.pdfFree Online Ways to Practice Using Switches
Courtesy of Ruth McKee at Columbia Regional Program