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The heart of shared book reading is using stories as a bridge for adults and children to interact and communicate, encouraging children to actively participate in storytelling. The video demonstrates modeling AAC vocabulary during shared reading so that children without speech can participate and express themselves.
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For every non-verbal or minimally verbal child I work with, I bring out this laminated core vocabulary board. I talk while pointing to the vocabulary, letting the child see language and providing an alternative communication channel.
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A young client learned to communicate with AAC incredibly quickly — I want to share this story! AAC doesn't have to start with PECS. Every child is different and there are many ways to communicate. Modeling AAC in context (aided language input) is key.
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Using a child's favorite wind-up toys to demonstrate how to model AAC core vocabulary during play — including how to model, how to prompt, and how to respond to the child.
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Research shows that 80% of what we say is made up of just 200–300 words — we call these core vocabulary. Why use core vocabulary in AAC? It enables multiple communication functions and allows communication anytime, anywhere.
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Mother's Day calls for AAC too! Core words for Mother's Day: mom, I, love, you, thank you, help. The power of core vocabulary is that just a few words can be combined into so many messages!
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