Hammersmith AAC training

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Hammersmith AAC training

Why communicate, what for?

Means, Reasons, Opportunities 

What opportunites can you provide?

Adam's visual supports 

James "I want" page 

Modeling is teaching someone to use their AAC by using AAC yourself 

"Having an AAC device does not make you an effective communicator anymore than having a piano makes you a musician"

Beukelman, 1991

Remember before you start modeling to ask the learner if you can use their device. 

Do you want something to eat snack?

I want something to eat jaffa cakes

Do you want high five?

Where are we going?

I want to go to toilet 

Enrichment Options

Karaoke in the Kitchen 

Sports on the Field with Amanda

Dance in Circle

Yoga in Elizabeth 

Art in District

Games in Bakerloo

If vocabulary is missing and learners require it

log an Assistive Technology ticket

By emailing [e-mail]