Language strategies & AAC warm-up!

What does AAC stand for?

• All-Activity Communication

• Alternative and Accessible Communication

• Activity Aided Communication

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

What is ALS?

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

• • Active Listening Sometimes

• • Advanced Life Support

• • Aided Language Stimulation

How many years will it take for a child using AAC to have the same exposure to language as a typically developing 18-month old, if they only see symbols modelled twice weekly for 30 minutes?

• 84 years

• 106 years

• 36 years

• 5 years

What does OWL stand for?

• Ordinary Wizarding Level

• Observe, Wait, & Listen

• Overexaggerate, Watch, and Lead

• Only do What the child Likes

The 4 'S's:

SAY less and _____ (heart)

Go SLOW and SHOW

• SOFTLY

• SMOOTHLY

• STRESS

• STOP