Enhancing Early Communication Skills with PrAACtical AAC
Explore tools and resources from PrAACtical AAC to support the early communication skills of beginning communicators. Utilize the Communication Dictionary and Communication Tracker to track progress and facilitate consistent communication strategies. Download samples and learn how to customize these tools for individual learners. Empower SLPs and educators in fostering effective communication development.
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Tracking Early Communication Skills PrAACtical AAC www.PrAACticalAAC.org www.PrAACticalAAC.org
Using This Packet This packet is designed to assist SLPs & educators who are supporting the early communication skills of beginning communicators. The Communication Dictionary is a place to record what the student does that is communicative, what it means, & how the adult partner should respond. By sharing this with others, everyone will be better attuned to the student s individual ways of communicating & respond in a consistent way. This expedites progress for beginning communicators. For more information on this intervention, search Beginning Communicator on www.PrAACticalAAC.org. Directions for the Communication Dictionary: Download & save the file. Modify the Communication Dictionary, as needed. Add the student s name, ways of communicating, and suggested responses. Print the slide version for full-sized copies or select handout option. Set desired number of slides per page based on the size you want. Attribution: Please feel free to share with families & colleagues using professional standards for attribution. These materials were created by PrAACtical AAC (www.PrAACticalAAC.org).
Sample Dictionary Communication Dictionary What I Do What It Means What YOU Can Do
Name: Communication Dictionary What I Do What It Means What YOU Can Do
Using The Communication Tracker This tool can be used to assist SLPs and educators in tracking the early communication skills of beginning communicators. The template includes a bar chart showing changes in communication. It is especially useful for students who do not seem to be communicating intentionally. Directions: Download & save the file. Modify the Communication Tracker, as needed. Begin by clicking on Edit Data. Duplicate slides, if needed www.PrAACticalAAC.org
Sample Communication Chart Potentially Communicative Behaviors 45 40 35 30 25 Intentional NON-Intentional 20 15 10 5 0 September October November
Example Student Name: Julian 35 30 25 20 Intentional NON-Intentional 15 10 5 0 Feb Aug Nov Dec Sep Jan Mar Apr May Oct Jun Jul
Student Name: 30 25 20 15 Intentional NON-Intentional 10 5 0 Feb Aug Nov Dec Sep Jan Mar Apr May Oct Jun Jul
Student Name: 30 25 20 15 Intentional NON-Intentional 10 5 0 Jan Nov Dec Feb Aug Sep May Oct Mar Apr Jun Jul
