GETTING DRESSED

As they get dressed, they point to or select pictures on their Augmentattive Alternative Communication (AAC) for clothes (“shirt”, “pants”, “socks”, “shoes”), actions (“put on”, “pull up”), and body parts (“arm”, “foot”, “head”).

Comment and request: Encourage them to tell you what they need (“I want socks”) or comment (“shirt on”).

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EATING

While you prepare and eat snacks or meals, point to or select pictures on their AAC for foods (“apple”, “crackers”, “yogurt”), actions (“open”, “eat”, “pour”), and words like “more”, “please”, “all done”, and “yummy”.

Comment and request: Encourage them to tell you what they want (“I want apple”), ask for more (“more crackers”), or comment (“eat banana” or “all done”).

LISTENING TO MUSIC

While listening to music together, point to or select pictures on their AAC for music-related words such as “music,” “song,” “play,” “stop,” “dance,” “sing,” “loud,” “quiet,” and favorite artists or songs when available.

Comment and request: Encourage them to tell you what they want to hear (“play music,” “more song”), make choices (“I want Taylor Swift”), or comment on what they hear (“I like it,” “dance,” “all done music”). You can also model feelings and preferences by using words like “happy,” “fun,” “favorite,” or “don’t like.”

CLEAN UP

As they clean up, point to or select pictures on their AAC for items (“toy”, “basket”, “book”, “car”), actions (“clean”, “put”, “pick up”, "get" “done”), and locations (“in”, “on”, “basket”)

Comment and request: Encourage them to tell you what they need (“help clean”) or comment (“put in”, “all done”, “toys away”).