ECSE 604: Early Literacy and Augmentative Communication, Summer
2015 Day 4: June 17 th, 2015
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What is AT? What is AAC? What are the types of AAC? Most Common
forms of AAC Sign language Exchange Communication Voice Output
Communication Aids (VOCAs) Smart Phones and Tablets Interactive
Story Books Heather Coleman26/17/15
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Any item that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the
capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Range from no-tech
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A set of procedures and processes by which an individuals
communication skills can be maximized for functional and effective
communication. Augmentative vs. Alternative Heather
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Unaided AAC and No-Tech Rely on the communicators body to
convey the message. Examples: gestures, body language, and/or sign
language Aided AAC and Low-Tech or High-Tech The use of tools or
equipment to convey the message. Examples can range from paper and
pencil, to picture symbols, to voice output devices. Heather
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Sign language Exchange Communication Voice Output Communication
Aids (VOCAs) Smart Phones and Tablets Heather Coleman66/10/15
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Utilizes movements of the hands for communication Paired with
verbal communication Many signs are iconic Heather
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Child can exchange: a real object, miniature real object
drawing, photograph, or written word Picture Exchange Communication
System (PECS) Heather Coleman86/10/15
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Phase I: How to Communicate Phase II: Distance and Persistence
Phase III: Picture Discrimination Phase IV: Sentence Structure
Phase V: Answering Questions Phase VI: Commenting Heather
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OR Speech Generating Devices (SGD) Presses a picture or word
and it speaks Recorded voice or synthesized speech Heather
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Applications to help with communication Less bulky and less
expensive Easy to navigate for most users Heather
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Child participates with the story Can enhance communication
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Beneficial to ALL major domains of child development. Language
Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development
Physical and Motor Development
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Activity directly connected to the curriculum Allows for active
learning, with students making decisions Designed to allow children
to interact Screen time (including TV, computer, video games, etc.)
is closely monitored.
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Maximum of 2 hours of screen time. Most children are exposed to
4 hours of screen time. Leads to: speech delays, aggressive
behaviors and obesity. Interactive screen time has potential for
teaching young children.
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NO ISOLATION! Social process that EXPANDS on the childs
learning. Combined with teaching, play, and be part of the daily
routine. Embed it into the environment: Circle time. Literacy and
other educational activities.
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Pictures and to support lessons. Add sounds and scripts for the
lessons. Make the presentation interactive by adding in buttons so
students can engage. The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry
Caterpillar by Eric Carle
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OR DOG BUTTERFLY
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Download digital books Upload your own creations to share with
other teachers Remember to NEVER share videos that are of
individual students.