Expanding for Tomorrow
Expanding for Tomorrow is the fourth cluster of concepts for the Consider Communication project.
These concepts help us make decisions about how to help someone broaden and grow their communication methods.
Opening The Box
Now what? This can be an exciting time for everyone involved in the life of the person getting the AAC…
Who Does What?
Who is part of the AAC decision-making team? Person needing AAC. They should have as much input as possible in…
Choosing Words
What is a Robust Vocabulary? Much of the power of the AAC is the vocabulary selected and the symbols that…
Consider Changes
As each of us faces a life change or transition, we adjust our needs and behaviors to respond to the…
Consider The Gap
We need to consider any gap between what a person can understand and what they can say. Receptive communication is…
Consider Understanding
As listeners, we go through several steps to understanding what someone says. First, we must be able to perceive the…
Consider Imitation
If you are considering a more robust way to communicate, look at a person’s imitation skills. Imitation skills can help…
Consider Frustration
Is there a problem with the person’s level of frustration and/or challenging behavior? Sometimes, using a more robust system of…
Ready or Not?
Are there certain skills a person needs before starting to learn AAC? We used to think that was true. Sometimes…
