In my work as an SLP, one of the biggest hurdles I have is getting parents and other providers to “buy-in” on the idea of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for a child. On the surface, everyone agrees that a child with special needs must have an outlet for communication. We talk about making sure the AAC system is with this child at all times. (You wouldn’t go anywhere without your voice – so don’t take theirs away.) The connections between communication and behavior are clear: negative behaviors decrease when a child has a reliable communication system. Yet, I have […]
