I think the key to success with an AAC session is the same as any speech session… 1. Balance demands. With AAC there might be times I’m modeling more and times when I’m waiting more to see what the child is going to do. I often see AAC users shut down when demands are consistently high. 2. Keep it relevant. The only reason we did Brown Bear was because I was dressed up that day as Brown Bear. He noticed and thought it was so funny, which led us down the path of grabbing the book. 3. Along those

1.6K views · 21 reactions | Starting #AAC for the first time? Avoid this common pitfall. Instead of creating a custom display with limited vocabulary, listen to the words being used around your child by their peers and in their environment. These are the words they need on their AAC device to succeed. | AssistiveWare | Facebook

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