AAC Communication Strategies: 20 Slides

Students who use AAC need a coordinated, consistent approach across the school day. This set of 20 slides pairs each strategy with effective practices and the reasoning behind it, from PECS and speech-generating devices to first-then boards.

What's Inside

• Using Visual Schedules; Using Core Vocabulary Boards: consistent formats, break cards, functional words
• Utilizing Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs); Implementing Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS): programming, motivating vocabulary, gradual complexity
• Modeling Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); Teaching Sign Language: consistent modeling, peer involvement, reinforcement
• Using Social Stories for Communication; Implementing First-Then Boards: behavior expectations and task motivation
• Creating Structured Communication Routines; Encouraging Gestural Communication: daily practice and nonverbal expression
• Total: 20 strategy, practice and reasoning tables

How It Helps You

• Helps teachers, aides and SLPs implement AAC the same way
• Covers low-tech and high-tech options in one set
• Ready to present as a staff training deck

Ways to Use It

Use it for staff training, as a shared classroom AAC reference, or as a professional development deck.

Who It's For

Special education teachers, speech-language pathologists and paraprofessionals.

Format

PDF (print-ready) and PPT (editable). 20 slides. Instant download.

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