Conference Program
"Say what you wanna say" Archived
Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
When voice output devices are initially introduced, the selection of vocabulary is essential. Limited “real estate” on low-tech communication devices (4, 8, 12 cells) makes vocabulary choice a fundamental and critical goal. Vocabulary selections on dynamic AAC devices are often overwhelming to AAC users and teachers and this session will offer strategies to make that task easier. This session will review the importance of vocabulary selection and how to choose the most meaningful core vocabulary. In addition, resources and strategies will be shared to make language experiences meaningful and fun.
Learning outcomes:
- Participants will be able to identify core vocabulary words.
- Participants will be able to select vocabulary for beginning AAC users.
- Participants will be able to identify effective strategies for teaching core vocabulary.
- Participants will understand how to use aided language.
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