GETTING STARTED WITH AAC: What Parents Need to Know from an SLP, ModelingTouchChat with Wordpower

THE SPEECH SCOOP Kelli Meyer M.Ed, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL Licensed and Certified Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – Hey guys, it's Kelli, welcome back to my channel! I hope these videos are helpful for working with your little ones at home. Leave a comment below with your questions, comments or video suggestions! // Shop ALL of my recommended toys, feeding and baby Amazon essentials here! https://www.amazon.com/shop/speedyspeech //Connect with me! https://instagram.com/thespeechscoop https://facebook.com/thespeechscoop https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thespeechscoop // Want even more FREE tips? Join our email list! https://thespeechscoop.com/ // Get our light-tech fringe & activity AAC boards: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Therapy-Visuals-and-Core-Board-Low-Tech-AAC-THE-SPEECH-SCOOP-7847429 Get our Light-Tech (Low Tech) AAC Core and Fringe Set Here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Therapy-Visuals-and-Core-Board-Low-Tech-AAC-THE-SPEECH-SCOOP-7847429 Recommended Ipad Case for AAC:https://amzn.to/3tbNamb & screen protector: https://amzn.to/3hkfxvT Mini iPad Case: https://amzn.to/3hnKHTa and screen protector: https://amzn.to/3zVfwoQ - NEW TO AAC: PARENT TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SELECTING AND SETTING UP AN AAC DEVICE In my member's only video that you will see available after joining, learn how to : set up your device by altering accessibility, auto-lock screen time and guided access. Select a WordPower Core board that is age-appropriate with plenty of room to grow and change the voice to match what your child sounds like. Set up a password on the edit menu screen to limit accidental changes. Copy your child's core word power board set up and rename it in order to add/change any buttons on the screen. Lock the screen by enabling guided access with a passcode. Delete all other apps on the ipad. Use this device for communication ONLY. This is now your child's/client's voice. Here are some of my top tips and tricks for successfully getting started with AAC: Modeling @prc-saltillo #1: Get a durable, flexible CASE with a strap AND Screen protector. Do NOT use this device for anything other than your child's AAC app. Take it with you EVERYWHERE for 1 week as your step one. Light-Tech (or Low-tech) AAC for carryover and/or to begin using core boards and Alternative Augmentative Communication. SNUG = Spontaneous Novel Utterance Generation is the GOAL of AAC. #2: Interact connect and build relationships with your child using AAC devices and THEIR interests through music, song, dances, and their favorite interests. #3: Model without expectation. Model the words for your child. Use the FIND button under ABC 123 to show the motor pattern #4: Use Double Core Words (i.e. Put up, or Work Out) to shoe multiple meanings AAC app Modeled in this video: https://touchchatapp.com/apps/touchchat-hd-aac-with-wordpower When do I know my child is ready to change core vocabulary = when you are continuously unable to find words that are in your child's vocabulary or interests. OR when there is a need for increased grammatical morphemes (i.e. "ED, ING" ) in which you can change to the higher level of grammar using the same vocab board. - // Resources: Light, Mid and High-Tech AAC: https://superpowerspeech.com/2021/11/light-mid-and-high-tech-aac-same-but-different.html One of my favorite AAC podcasts: Talking with Tech: https://www.talkingwithtech.org/ Emergent AAC Prompt Hierarchy by the AAC Coach: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/169799848440576093/ - DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! Leave your questions, comments and video suggestions below! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND HIT SUPER THANKS! :)