Week 5

Week 5
Say What You See

One way we can help others learn to use AAC is by talking about what we see. Sometimes learners use behaviors that we see as meaningful. For example, reaching for a snack just out of reach. Turning their head away when you suggest putting on shoes. When you see a behavior as meaningful, say “I see you pushed the crackers away. I wonder if you want something different. You might say: WANT DIFFERENT to tell me that.”

As you say this, use your communication board to point to the words that are capitalized. You’re giving meaning to the behavior that you see, and showing words that could help next time!