AAC Learning! by Chris Cook

What is AAC?

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-04 23:46:00 UTC

This link will take you to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website where you can read a brief introduction into what AAC is. This page covers things such as augmentative vs alternative, high-tech/low-tech/no tech, and find many more resources to further your knowledge.

Jill Clark - My AAC Journey

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-04 23:52:03 UTC

"although I don’t have any speech due to my disability, from a young age I have always got something to say and people will say I never shut up!"

In this post, Jill Clark writes about her personal experience with AAC and not only how it has changed her life but how much AAC has changed over the last 30 years.

AAC in the Classroom

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 00:00:45 UTC

This 3-minute video is a great example of how beneficial AAC is and how important it can be in the classroom. Not only is it beneficial to the students but the ability to communicate is a human right so it is crucial that we give our students a way to communicate with us.

Intro to TouchChat

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 00:15:29 UTC

TouchChat is one of the most popular AAC applications, in this video you will get an introduction to the device, its library, how it works, and its customizability.

Note: TouchChat App is only available on IOS devices.

Scott Thomas - AAC Etiquette Essentials

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 00:26:24 UTC

Read Scott Thomas', an individual who uses AAC, personal AAC etiquette guide where he goes over topics such as privacy, eye contact, mindfulness, and understanding.

Note: This is Scott Thomas' personal etiquette guide, although it may be a good general guide always keep in mind that everyone is different and has their own personal preferred etiquette.

Example of an AAC Application.

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 00:31:16 UTC

This is an example of what a page of the AAC application Proloquo may look like. When a user taps one of the icons the word is read aloud and put into the top bar. When the user completes entering their text they can tap the top bar and the device will project the words.

Different levels of AAC.

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 00:39:08 UTC

These are six example of no-tech to high-tech AAC devices. It is extremely important to have different levels of AAC because all users have different preferences, needs, and abilities. As you can see in the image, an example of no-tech AAC is a form of physical communication such as sign language, gestures, writing, body language, etc. In the low and mid tech area we see devices with limited programable options while high-tech is very customizable and often uses a tablet device.

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 01:26:00 UTC

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 01:28:30 UTC

This link will take you to the Proloquo2Go website where you can learn all about the application and its different options and uses.

Implementing AAC in your classroom

chriscook12302 — 2025-02-05 01:34:08 UTC

This video for teachers is a great example of using AAC in a lesson. The teacher, Jen, goes through her tools and tricks for using AAC and walks us through reading a book to student while implementing AAC.