Be The Exception In Special Education

235.How Special Educators Choose and Customize AAC Tools for Students


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This week we are continuing our chats about all things AAC. Last week we covered the basics about what they are and why our students need them.

In this episode, we take a closer look at how to choose and customize AAC tools to fit the unique needs of each student. Learn how to assess your students’ communication needs with help from an SLP, and discover tips for selecting between low-tech and high-tech AAC systems. Plus, get practical ideas for customizing AAC tools to engage and empower your students.

 

In this episode you will learn:

 

  • How to assess a student’s communication needs with support from SLPs.

  • Tips for choosing between low-tech and high-tech AAC tools.

  • Examples of how to customize AAC tools to meet specific student needs.

Links and Resources

  • Exceptional Collective

  • AAC Blog Post

  • AAC tools from Amazon

 

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