Supporting the High Tech Communicator and You – The Communication Partner

Presented by:Lindsay Simmons & Karen Derry, Registered Speech Language Pathologists, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children Assistive Technology Team.

Contact: Lindsay.simmons@cw.bc.ca kderry@cw.bc.ca

Learning Objectives

• To review commonly used Augmentative & Alternative Communication systems
• To discuss a few practical strategies for both the high-tech AAC user and their communication partner

Topic Agenda

• What is AAC?
• Communicators – a framework
• Light versus high technology
• Supporting the communication exchange
• Designing the display: Vocabulary Selection & Organization
• Teaching and Implementation: Encouraging "Buy-In"

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