Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

Using Symbols to Communicate and Build Language

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I am beyond excited to have Barbara Fernandez from SmartyEars and SmartySymbols on the podcast today. We are talking about using symbols to communicate and build language, as well as AAC.

Barbara is a speech pathologist, and she is a wealth of knowledge for using visuals, symbols, apps and different ways to communicate. This podcast episode is a little longer than normal, but it’s going to blow your mind!

What Are We Talking About?
  • What are ‘symbols’?
  • Benefits of using symbols.
  • Who can use symbols?
  • When should we introduce symbols?
  • Ways to use symbols to build language skills.
  • How do symbols aide social development?
  • Where can we use symbols?
  • Do symbols stop speech?
  • Symbols being consistent/different.
  • AAC – What is it?
  • How do we know what AAC system our students need?
  • What are the benefits of AAC?
  • What’s the process for assessing for AAC? By who?
  • The benefits of screen time.
  • Recommended apps to improve language skills.
    • Helpful Links

    Links included may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through the link, I may receive a small % of commission at no charge to you.

    • SmartySymbols – Symbol Subscription. (Aff. link.)
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    • SmartyEars
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Social Stories
    • Visual Resources for Autism and Special Education
    • Communication Book
    • Where Hurts? Visual Fan
    • Visual Communication Keyring
    • Expressive App.
    • TalkieToT App.

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