Tag: #BHSM
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The Results: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Modeling Implementation Intention “Experiment”
Last month, for Better Hearing and Speech Month (#BHSM), we challenged you to participate in an “experiment.” We wanted to know if the body of research that exists for Implementation Intentions would work to increase AAC modeling/aided language input. **If you don’t need the background, skip to the Participants or Results section.** We asked you…
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Looking for Some Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Modeling Motivation?
How many times have you heard that using aided language input is a key strategy to teach the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) learners in your life? If you follow AAC blogs and groups, participate in AAC professional development, or read AAC articles, the answer is probably “a lot.” We ran an AAC modeling implementation…
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Survey: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Modeling Implementation Intentions
Yesterday, we wrapped up our two-week Make Room for AAC Modeling Implementation Intentions “Experiment.” This post includes a link to the short survey to see if using the research on implementation intentions was helpful to increase the use of aided language input for our AAC learners. The survey also includes questions about your size and where…
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Make Room for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Modeling “Experiment”
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) modeling is important. Ask any AAC-knowledgeable speech-language pathologist, teacher, researcher, parent, or AAC app developer. Aided language input is common ground in the field of AAC, regardless of the language system you’re using. So if you support someone who uses AAC, this “experiment” applies to you. If you use AAC, the aided…
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I Meant to Model Today: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Intentions
It happens to the best of us. You have every intention of using some amazing and advanced aided language input. You imagine this wonderful interaction between you and a captive augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) user, soaking in the model of expressive language you fluently provide. But the day passes, and before you drift off…
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Authentic AAC: The Third Week
I’m sharing an Authentic AAC moment each day this month for #BHSM, because sometimes, even with a lot of AAC experience and knowledge, things are missed, mistakes are made, and plans don’t work out. Thanks to all of you who are also contributing with this month of #AuthenticAAC. In case you’re not following the Speak for Yourself Facebook…
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Authentic AAC: The Second Week
This month, I’m sharing the #AuthenticAAC moments that I learn from each day during #BHSM (Better Hearing and Speech Month). Then I’m posting a round up each week for those of you who are not on the Speak for Yourself Facebook page or prefer to read all at once. I hope you gain confidence in your ability to…
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Authentic AAC: The First Week Round Up
In case you missed my blog post on Monday, I’m sharing Authentic AAC moments this month for #BHSM16 in an effort to expose my “behind the scenes,” less-than-ideal experiences. So, if you’re insecure about making mistakes or missing something, know you’re not alone. I strive to improve every day. We learn from our mistakes, and maybe by looking at…