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How to choose the vocabulary?
More buttons = More opportunities We choose a grid size on the communication device based on what the AAC user can see and touch, not...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 26, 20202 min read
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You have to wait
Your AAC user needs you to slow down and give them time to communicate. Exactly how much wait time is required depends on your unique...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 26, 20201 min read
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Provide access to the AAC system
Make sure that the AAC user can always access the AAC device. Charge it at night when the child is sleeping. Why access to the AAC system...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 26, 20202 min read
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Respond to babbling
Babbling is when the AAC user begins hitting random words on the device. Any time they use the AAC, respond to what they say, even if you...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Tell the AAC user about your plan
Whether they understand every word you say or not, this shows that you care enough to talk to them and be positive with them. For...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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The iPad is no longer a toy
The AAC user may like to play games or do other stuff on the iPad. Now, the AAC iPad should only have the AAC app installed, with...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Presume Competence
What it is? -Inclusion -Believing that learning and growth is possible for all -Focusing on teaching and providing enriching...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Text-based vs. Symbol-based
Text-based A text-based AAC system has an incorporated keyboard. This system suits people who type the words they want to say. They can...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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Types of AAC
There are more types of AAC. Depending on the user's needs, and budget, you can choose from a variety of options. NO TECH: Gestures...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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How does AAC work?
Just tap the picture of the desired item/action/question/etc. So simple, but so powerful. You can say anything! From basic needs...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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The benefits of AAC
There are a lot of benefits when it comes to using AAC. The most known are: - it not only benefits the user of it meaning the person...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Who is AAC for?
AAC is used by people who have difficulty producing oral speech due to speech or language deficits. AAC can help people augment or...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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What is AAC?
AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication It is a term that's used to describe various methods of communication that can help...
Dr. Amelie Lewis
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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