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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Learn about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems - from Low-Tech to High-Tech - such as PECS, Sign Language, and Voice Output Devices. See how AAC can empower individuals, improve social interaction, and reduce behavioral issues. Understand the benefits, teaching techniques, and considerations when implementing AAC. Discover levels of prompting and free resources available through the Illinois Assistive Technology Program.

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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  1. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

  2. Forms of AAC • Low Tech • Sign Language http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC3RlTJanwU • Picture pointing system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSvY4jdKMxk • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxNR_jePRj8&feature=fvwrel • High Tech • Static Voice Output Device http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EulS1MTqDo • 1 choice (I want that), 2 choice, 4 choice, 8 choice, etc • Dynamic Voice Output Device http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijf3nFQ1G2o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYytxwixBNo&feature=related • Select categories that lead into new pages

  3. Sign language • Prerequisites • Clap hands, Wave, Point • First Signs • More, eat, milk, all done, go, open • Next Signs • Snacks, favorite activities, favorite animals

  4. Benefits of AAC • Enhance expressive and receptive language • Empower child to have some control over environment • Increase social interaction • Decrease Behavioral Issues • Without AAC, this is the form of communication they are using! • Research supports the use of AAC to enhance development of speech!

  5. Teaching a communication system • Understanding of Cause and Effect • Make it meaningful • Follow through with what child communicates • Immediate reinforcement of requested item • Start with VERY motivating items • Favorite foods, toys, actions • 1 preferred item, 2 preferred items, 1 preferred item & 1 non-preferred item, etc. • Communicate with child using the system • PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!

  6. Considerations with AAC • Tactile feedback , visual feedback • iPad vs. jellybean switch • Level of abstractedness • Real pictures vs. picture symbols • Real voice vs. computerized voice • Does the child respond more positively to one of these?

  7. Considerations with aac(continued) • Position of device • Mounting • Angle • Consistent placement • Availability of device throughout day • Ability to communicate with familiar and unfamiliar communication partners

  8. Aac-levels of prompting • Hand Over Hand Assistance • Model • Tactile Cues (Nudge elbow) • Visual Cues (Open hand) • Verbal Prompt (“Tell me what you want!”) • Repetition of question (“What do you want?”)

  9. Illinois Assistive technology program • Offers free loaner devices: • http://www.iltech.org/funding.html

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