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Low Tech AAC Solutions

Page history last edited by Kelly Ligon 14 years, 1 month ago

 

 

                                              

 

Communication Basics –

  • Communication is multimodal for everyone
  • All forms of communication are valid
  • There are no prerequisite skills –just a starting point
  • Think communication level vs. chronological age
  • An AAC solution is a point in time – ongoing process of new learning
  • Low tech strategies are needed for all AAC users
  • What is an AAC system?

   a.  Mode of communication

                                          Unaided – Nothing external to the body

                                                         (Gestures, signs, speech, finger spelling)

                                          Aided - objects, pictures, written words       

 

                           b.       Symbol set (objects, line drawings, etc.)

 

                           c.       Selection Technique – Direct vs. Scanning

 

                           d.      Strategies- Ways AAC aids are used to support communication

 

 

 

A Continuum of Communication*

    Beginning Communicator

    Early Language Communicator

    Advanced Linguistic Communicator

 

 

 An AAC GPS – Locating your student on the continuum

 

 

What information do you need to know:

  • Sensory – Hearing, vision, sensory issues

  • Fine Motor – Ability to direct select

  • Gross Motor – Ambulatory or Non-ambulatory

  • Cognition/Language Skills

  • http://www.augcominc.com/index.cfm/social_networks.htm

  • Current communication skills/behaviors

  • Past exposure to AAC strategies/interventions

  • Type of symbols, response to pictures/voice output

     

 

How to obtain the information:

 

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluation Toolkit --This resource was developed by the Georgia Project for Assistive Technology.  It's a nice list of materials for use in AAC evaluation.

 

Sample AAC report

 

Designing a low tech AAC support 

 

The Resource for Lite Tech Low Cost AAC--This resource was created by Libby Rush and Mary Joan McClure through a grant funded project in North Carolina.  It's a large pdf file that takes a while to open.  Please be patient as it opens...it's worth the wait!

 

References

 

Reichle, J., Beukelman, D., & Light, J. (2002).  Exemplary Practices for Beginning Communicators: Implications for AAC. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.

 

Soto, G.  & Zangari, C. (2009).  Practically Speaking:  Language, Literacy, and Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.

 

 

 

 

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