Communication Systems and Supports
31: Forms of Communication
31: Forms of Communication
This is the way your student communicates (e.g. words, visual system, sign, AAC device, etc.).
This is the way your student communicates (e.g. words, visual system, sign, AAC device, etc.).
Building Classroom
Building Classroom
Communication device or alternative is with student at all times
On-line Platform
On-line Platform
Communication device is charged and next to student during all learning
If using core vocab or other type of picture mats, those are uploaded on the platform for student’s to access
Remote Learning
Remote Learning
Have a routine for charging devices and have back up pictures
32: Communicative Functions
32: Communicative Functions
This includes all of the ways that a student can engage in communication, including: initiations, responding, commenting, requesting, choice-making, and answering yes and no. They should be actively modeled and supported throughout the learning day.
This includes all of the ways that a student can engage in communication, including: initiations, responding, commenting, requesting, choice-making, and answering yes and no. They should be actively modeled and supported throughout the learning day.
Building Classroom
Building Classroom
On-line Platform
On-line Platform
Students are taught how to answer online: polling, chat, comments on discussion, video responses, microphone, etc.
Remote Learning
Remote Learning
Caregivers are often able to anticipate the needs of their children. It’s important to allow and teach children to use their communication instead.
Communicative Functions Tools
Communicative Functions Tools
33: Communication Opportunities
33: Communication Opportunities
Students need to practice communication. Opportunities are fostered by creating situations and utilizing naturally occurring situations to facilitate interactions with a variety of peers and adults.
Students need to practice communication. Opportunities are fostered by creating situations and utilizing naturally occurring situations to facilitate interactions with a variety of peers and adults.
Building Classroom
Building Classroom
On-line Platform
On-line Platform
During group meeting time: students and teachers are able to see one another
Students have access to chats, video, and microphone
34: Unconventional Communication Attempts
34: Unconventional Communication Attempts
Students may not always use the most functional way of communicating. Unconventional attempts (e.g., yelling) are recognized as a form of communication and responded to with least restrictive prompt to use that student's individualized functional communication system.
Students may not always use the most functional way of communicating. Unconventional attempts (e.g., yelling) are recognized as a form of communication and responded to with least restrictive prompt to use that student's individualized functional communication system.
Building Classroom
Building Classroom
On-line Platform
On-line Platform
Showing break or pause options online