Speech Therapy -> Augmentative and Alternative Communication -> Aided Communication
Aided Communication
Aided modes of communication include those approaches that require some form of external support, such as a communication boards with symbols (e.g., objects, pictures, photographs, line drawings, visual-graphic symbols, printed words, traditional orthography) or computers, handheld devices, or tablet devices with symbols that generate speech through synthetically produced or recorded natural (digitized) means.
Reference links
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 1
Author: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - AAC is used by people who, some or all of the time, cannot rely on their speech.
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Communication/Interaction Development At Mealtimes For the Multiply Handicapped Child: Implications For Use of Augmentative Communication Systems 1
Author: Morris, S. - The mealtime setting can be creatively used by the speech-language pathologist to increase the positive interactions between the child and caregiver and to establish the basic prerequisites for the development of communication. Specific program suggestions are provided to enable the speech-language pathologist to utilize the mealtime setting to integrate both vocal and nonvocal communicative objectives.
pubs.asha.org
Activity List(s)
- Simple Mealtime Sentences 2
- Dragon Pokémon 7
- Friendship Activity List 2
- Hygiene and Body Parts Activity List 2
- Phone conversation ordering a pizza 3
- Farm Song Book 6
- Social story about introducing yourself to a new friend at the pool 2
- How to train your dragon 2
- What do you say when calling 911? 2
- Phone call to the doctor's office to make an appointment 2
Visual Schedule Cards
Goal Bank
- Given a field of 4 or more picture icons, Genia will request a highly desired item with 80% accuracy 4 times during a session without tactile assistance to increase pragmatic and language skills. 3
- Chadwick will use his SGD to make requests and comment with 80% accuracy given moderate assistance over 5 consecutive sessions to improve functional communication. 2
- Ulysses will use his/her device to answer basic what and where questions based on picture or a short story with 90% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions to improve language comprehension. 4
- Chi will use AAC device to ask questions or initiate phoneme with SLP/teachers/peersin 4 out of 4 opportunities across 4 consecutive therapy sessions as measured by clinician data and observation to increase expressive language abilities. 2
- Cory will use multiple modes of communication to appropriately protest, communicate that she is upset, and request sensory activities/break time to remain calm in 3 /4 opportunities given minimal assistance across 5 consecutive sessions to increase expressive and pragmatic language skills. 2
- Chastity will respond (with eye gaze, vocalizations, participation, etc.) to communicative scripts (ready...set...go), music, or communication with eye contact, vocalizations or gestures with 90% accuracy to demonstrate communicative intent 3/4 consecutive data days as measured by data collection. 4
- Teri will attempt to activate his NEVO device (or other AAC device) 3 times during a therapy session over consecutive sessions as measured by clinical observation and documentation to increase communicative intent. 2
- When given verbal, visuals or gesture prompts, Teri will use 2+ words to describe a picture with 80% accuracy, over 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by observations, data collection and/or standardized testing to increase expressive language skills. 2
- With fading modeling, Jordan will use carrier phrases "I don't want (item or activity)" and/or "I want (item or activity)" using AAC or any multimodal communication when expressing refusal or approval in 3 out 4 opportunities in 6 consecutive sessions, for active participation in everyday life situations. 0
- Carlton will request an object/activity/basic need (e.g. take a break) given visual supports (e.g. field of 3-4 picture symbols) in 80% of opportunities, adjusting level of support as needed across consecutive therapy sessions as measured by clinician data and observation to increase expressive language skills. 2
- During structured clinical tasks/target words, Kelley will produce a variety of consonant-vowel combinations including CVC, CVCV, CVCVC at the word, phrase, and sentence-level and then progress to spontaneous productions, without prompting, to increase his ability to make his wants/needs to be known, with 80% accuracy across 3 treatment sessions. 3
Resources
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Werewolf Willie Loves Valentine's Day Fill-In Story
Patrick Ijima-Washburn
A funny illustrated fill-in story about Willie the Werewolf where kids are asked to fill in specific kinds of words (parts of speech, pieces of clothing, etc.). Includes the original story with 'w'...
5
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Going to Bed Visual Support
Sara Lowczyk
A visual support for going to sleep. Boy/girl pictures available.
1
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Playground Build a Scene , Speech and Language Activities
Jessica Lenden-Holt
20 pages of speech and language activities related to playground/recess. Token reinforcement board with robots also included.
Includes activity list4
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Story Starters
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Can be modified to target articulation or language. Conversation or generating sentences based tasks.
3
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How to Use My AAC Device At Home- Suggestions For Parents and Home Practice
Jessica Lenden-Holt
10 different ways to target language using a child’s AAC device. Tips and strategies for parents.
3
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What Happened At School Today
Sara Lowczyk
A visual support to provide to teachers to send home with students.
3
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I Want (sentence Strip) With Example Photos For Requesting, Low-Tech AAC
Jessica Lenden-Holt
"I want" sentence strip with four example photos.
2
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2
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Core Word Low-Tech AAC Board
Alyssa Sadler
A low-tech AAC option using core words: I, want, more, again, help, stop, go, red, green, blue, yes, no
4
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Barn Animals Low-Tech AAC Board
Alyssa Sadler
A low-tech option for AAC that can be used with a toy barn and animals.
Includes activity list3
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Mr. Potato Head Low-Tech AAC Board
Alyssa Sadler
A low-tech option for AAC. Have child utilize board to request accessories to put on potato.
2
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Color Board Low-Tech AAC
Alyssa Sadler
A low-tech AAC option for talking about or requesting colors.
3
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AAC: Fact or Fiction?
Haley Simpson
Simple fact sheet explaining common myths about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Can be used for education regarding the potential benefits of implementing or trialing an A...
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Kitchen/Food Low-Tech AAC Board
Alyssa Sadler
Low-tech AAC board to be used with plastic food and kitchen.
Includes activity list3
Professionals
Professionals who selected this minor focus area as their top area of expertise.
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Kara Amin
Full-time Therapist CCC-SLPThis is my third year as an SLP. I love all things AAC and learning the most I can in that area. ...
- Sidekick Therapy Partners