I was recently sent this fabulous handout entitled “Augmentative Communication and Classroom Learning Considerations”. It has some really helpful suggestions for the integration of speech generating devices into the classroom. Written by Laura Yoder and Kathy Staugler this handout offers excellent suggestions for giving your speech generating device the best chance of success, starting with the physical environment and then providing a framework for discussion roles and responsibilities. It takes you through a classroom inventory and explains some great strategies.
Whether you are starting off from scratch with introducing a speech generating device to the classroom or whether you just want to look at working through some challenges that have come your way this is a great resource.
Click here to download – AAC in the Classroom
Just downloaded it, it is fantastic, thanks. My son has just got a new device and we have been struggling with just these issues. Any other wonderful ideas.
Hi Cecilia,
Glad you think it will be helpful. Once you and your team have had a look at it, if you need further suggestions you can always call and ask to speak to one of our speech pathologists. Another helpful printed resource for AAC in the Classroom is SSPIDER Handbook. The SSPIDER handbook has great suggestions focused around improving interaction. Please let us know how you go with your son’s device.
Jane
Cheers for this I can see it being a very useful resource to the people who support students who use AAC in the classroom.