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ECSE 604: Early Literacy and Augmentative Communication, Summer 2015 Day 4: June 17 th, 2015

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What is AT? What is AAC? What are the types of AAC? Most Common forms of AAC Sign language Exchange Communication Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) Smart Phones and Tablets Interactive Story Books Heather Coleman26/17/15

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Any item that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Range from no-tech to high-tech 6/10/15Heather Coleman3

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A set of procedures and processes by which an individuals communication skills can be maximized for functional and effective communication. Augmentative vs. Alternative Heather Coleman46/10/15

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Unaided AAC and No-Tech Rely on the communicators body to convey the message. Examples: gestures, body language, and/or sign language Aided AAC and Low-Tech or High-Tech The use of tools or equipment to convey the message. Examples can range from paper and pencil, to picture symbols, to voice output devices. Heather Coleman56/10/15

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Sign language Exchange Communication Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) Smart Phones and Tablets Heather Coleman66/10/15

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Utilizes movements of the hands for communication Paired with verbal communication Many signs are iconic Heather Coleman76/10/15

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Child can exchange: a real object, miniature real object drawing, photograph, or written word Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Heather Coleman86/10/15

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Phase I: How to Communicate Phase II: Distance and Persistence Phase III: Picture Discrimination Phase IV: Sentence Structure Phase V: Answering Questions Phase VI: Commenting Heather Coleman96/10/15

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OR Speech Generating Devices (SGD) Presses a picture or word and it speaks Recorded voice or synthesized speech Heather Coleman106/10/15

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Applications to help with communication Less bulky and less expensive Easy to navigate for most users Heather Coleman146/10/15

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Child participates with the story Can enhance communication 6/10/15Heather Coleman18

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Beneficial to ALL major domains of child development. Language Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Physical and Motor Development

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Activity directly connected to the curriculum Allows for active learning, with students making decisions Designed to allow children to interact Screen time (including TV, computer, video games, etc.) is closely monitored.

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Maximum of 2 hours of screen time. Most children are exposed to 4 hours of screen time. Leads to: speech delays, aggressive behaviors and obesity. Interactive screen time has potential for teaching young children.

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NO ISOLATION! Social process that EXPANDS on the childs learning. Combined with teaching, play, and be part of the daily routine. Embed it into the environment: Circle time. Literacy and other educational activities.

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Pictures and to support lessons. Add sounds and scripts for the lessons. Make the presentation interactive by adding in buttons so students can engage. The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

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Download digital books Upload your own creations to share with other teachers Remember to NEVER share videos that are of individual students.

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http://tarheelreader.org http://tarheelreader.org http://www.starfall.com/index.htm http://www.starfall.com/index.htm http://healthy-family.org/kids-books-on- youtube/ http://healthy-family.org/kids-books-on- youtube/ http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/other.a sp http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/other.a sp 6/10/15Heather Coleman29

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http://www.rif.org/kids/leadingtoreading/en/ preschoolers/read.htm http://www.rif.org/kids/leadingtoreading/en/ preschoolers/read.htm http://www.curiousgeorge.com/kids-stories- books http://www.curiousgeorge.com/kids-stories- books http://www.magickeys.com/books/ http://www.magickeys.com/books/ http://ebooks.sesamestreet.org/free/ http://ebooks.sesamestreet.org/free/ 6/10/15Heather Coleman30