Tag: modeling
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Learning to Speak AACtion Plan: Week 4
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ~Robert Collier We are beginning Week 4 of the Learning to Speak AACtion Plan, and if you’ve been following along and completing the challenge, we are hearing from a lot of you that it’s making a difference and you’re seeing results! I…
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Learning to Speak AACtion Plan: Week 2
Welcome to week 2 of the Learning to Speak AACtion Plan! If you missed the beginning of this 12 week plan, check out last week’s post for the details! It’s a plan to help the support people in the lives of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users learn the AAC system and become more comfortable…
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Learning to Speak AACtion Plan: Week 1
“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must. But take the step.” ~ Naeem Callaway I have an idea, and I’m asking you to be part of it.…
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AAC Modeling Part 2: Layers of Modeling Engagement
Yesterday, I wrote about AAC Modeling and compared it to introducing broccoli to a child. I’ve also written about modeling here and here, if you’d like some additional information. If you are at all involved in the world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), you probably hear a lot about modeling, also called Aided Language Input…
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AAC Modeling Part 1: A Piece of Cake and a Bite of Broccoli
If you are at all familiar with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) implementation, you have likely heard of modeling, also referred to as aided language input and aided language stimulation. In my daily conversations, I get the feeling that dedicated teachers, parents, and therapists often have the misconception that they’re not doing enough for their…
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Using Aided Language Input to Elicit Verbal Speech
This post is combining two important concepts in the world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Aided Language Input (which may also be referred to as Aided Language Stimulation or Modeling) and the relationship between verbal speech and AAC. Sometimes I hear people say that they’re afraid to use AAC because they are worried that…
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Core Vocabulary: Phrases You Can Model Today
Yesterday, I wrote about Modeling for the Moment When It All Comes Together. Today, my hope is that after reading this, you feel like a modeling plan is manageable. If you’re just starting out, here are three posts you may want to read first. This one explains core vocabulary. This one is an introduction post…
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Modeling for the Moment When It All Comes Together
This is to you. This is to the parents, therapists, teachers, support personnel, classroom volunteers, grandparents, and anyone else that directly interacts with someone who has complex communication needs (CCN). This is especially to you if you are frustrated, scared, worried, or maybe even angry that skills are not coming together as quickly for your child as you had hoped. …
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Simon Says: Model One More Word
One of the more common, and important, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) implementation strategies is Aided Language Input or modeling. It would be overwhelming to use your child’s/client’s device to model EVERY word you are saying verbally…for you and the child! Here’s the good news, you can successfully use Aided Language Input without overwhelming anyone! This blog topic was prompted by a discussion in the Speak…