TYPES OF AT DEVICES
LOW TECH DEVICES
MID TECH DEVICES
HIGH TECH DEVICES
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YOUR CHILD'S RIGHTS
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Special Eduction can seem like a foreign language. You may hear unfamiliar terms and acronyms in meetings and wish for a translator! Learn these key terms and you may find it easier to protect your child’s rights.
Annual IEP Goals: What You Need to Know:
At a Glance
- Your child’s IEP goals should be reviewed and updated annually.
- These goals should focus on helping your child succeed in his school subjects and with everyday life skills like socializing.
- Once your child’s new IEP goals are set, the IEP team decides what supports and services will help him reach those goals
The Center for AAC and Autism is dedicated to building awareness of the power of augmentative and alternative communication to change the lives of children with autism and other developmental disabilities who are challenged by limited spontaneous communication skills.
Advocating For Your Child
The most common concern heard from parents when an AAC device is suggested is: Will it keep my child from talking?Reviews of published studies have found that AAC in general, and the use of speech-generating devices in particular, have a positive effect on speech production. Even if using a voice output device had no effect on the acquisition of verbal speech, there remain a multitude of reasons for giving your child a way to express himself. Giving children a way to communicate allows them to become active participants in language development and learning in general. A method of communication allows them to be more engaged socially, decreases frustration and aberrant behaviors, and allows others to see your child's true potential!
Even if using a voice output device had no effect on the acquisition of verbal speech, there remain a multitude of reasons for giving your child a way to express himself. Giving children a way to communicate allows them to become active participants in language development and learning in general. A method of communication allows them to be more engaged socially, decreases frustration and aberrant behaviors, and allows others to see your child's true potential!