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Edit the AAC system with the AAC user!
Everyone makes mistakes, but with awareness and a bit of guidance, we can avoid these spooky AAC pitfalls!
What can we do to feel less overwhelmed? Set small and easy steps forward Just take one moment and one day at a time There are no real mistakes you can make Build a team around you, to do AAC together Find support online Reach out to others Ask questions Celebrate successes Reflect on what works for you and your AAC user, and what doesn’t Feelings, The North Face Logo, Helpful Hints, Retail Logos, Communication, Key
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Push past the barriers of AAC
Yes, AAC can be overwhelming! Here are helpful tips:
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This contains: Engage, interact and take time to focus on the connection. Pay close attention to all the things an AAC user is telling you, not with just their words, but also their bodies Know the things an AAC users loves and talk about those things Look for opportunities for meaningful connection Model AAC to communicate fun and motivating messages in real situations Don’t use AAC to boss the AAC user around Don’t use AAC to test what they know
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AAC Best Practices: Connections
Communication is about making a connection
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This contains: AAC takes time. Take small steps every day to build AAC into your life. Make it a habit to have your AAC tool with you Make time to explore and get familiar with AAC The more you use AAC, the easier it gets Look at everyday routines and plan for how AAC could look Plan to build in AAC into activities through your days and week Share with others something you have learnt or enjoyed with AAC Tick each day on the calendar that you use AAC Reflect on your progress AAC is a marathon, not a sprint!
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AAC Best Practices
Has your child started using AAC? Wonderful! Now you need to learn how to keep their AAC with them and ready to use. You will learn how to use AAC, too. We have some tips.