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Nonverbal Child
Nonverbal Child
&
Assistive Technology
2008
What is Augmentative/Alternative
Communication
Assistive
Technology
No/Low
Tech Mid Tech High Tech
Tech
Orthopedically Impaired
Language Delayed/Apraxic
Pre-Verbal and Emergent Verbal
Autistic
Developmentally Delayed
Intellectually Disabled
Access Tools
Switches at School
It is her responsibility to
activate the WaterPik® using a
Jelly Bean® Switch and
PowerLink® 3 control unit.
Other ideas:
• Talking Photo’s
• Reminders for tasks
• Activity instructions
• Talking Bulletin Board
Communication Tools
Multiple Message Devices
BIG Step-by-StepTM communicator at school
Using a BIG Sep-by-Step
communicator, Nicole
conducts a personal
interview for an article in
the school newspaper.
Several questions are
recorded in sequence on the
device providing turn-taking
conversation with her
partner.
Communication Tools
Multiple Message Devices
LITTLE Step-by-StepTM communicator at school
The BookWorm
provides opportunity
for Adam to
participate in the
Power Lunch program
at school. This
program matches
adult reading mentors
with students to
provide good role
models for reading.
Benefits of AAC?
Opportunity
Policy
Practice
Attitude
Knowledge
Vocabulary Selection
Day Mapping
Varied Settings
Joint Effort Between Home, School &
Student
Symbol Selection
Objects Size
Object Representation Color
Photos Type of Picture
Colored Drawings
B & W Drawings
Symbol + Word
Word
Device Hierarchy
Variable Targets
Dynamic Display
Communication Devices
Low to High Tech
Engineering the Classroom
Day Schedule
Adapted Books
Visual Strategies
Props
Goals
service
Implementation
Practice Opportunities
Functional Situations
Motivating Activities
Modeling
Data-System Trials
Frequent Monitoring
Conclusion