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by emily skelton 5 years ago

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Augmentative Communication

Integrating augmentative communication tools can significantly enhance the participation and learning experience of students with special needs, particularly those who are visually impaired or blind.

Augmentative Communication

Augmentative Communication

vocabulary selection

humor can be motivating
teachers become familiar with students
using kid-talk

tactile symbols

blind
visually impaired

using symbol systems

use to build words/phrases
SymbolStix
boardmaker

collaborative team

uses SETT framework
works together for student needs

benefits

allow staff to work with students
giving students a voice
assist students in voicing thoughts

High-tech

electric wheelchair
AAC Device

Mid- Tech

adaptive games on iPad
gait trainer

Low-Tech

highlighted line spaces
lined paper
pencil grip