Effective and accessible communication is considered by many as a human right. Organizations supporting this include: the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association; the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication; and the North American Alliance for Communication Access. [1] [2] As Care Managers and others who serve and support persons with disabilities strive to … Continue reading Ensuring Communication Access for People Who Use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Tag: non-verbal
Opportunity is Knocking
That early opportunity to participate in a natural community came about because we paid attention to what my son could do and loved doing. I cracked open the door of opportunity by recognizing it and asking others to try.
The First Step: Presume Competence
Why? Even if your non-verbal child has been tested by every professional under the sun, it is my opinion that none of us know the extent of what the child is thinking, what he/she understands or what he/she is capable of when faced with new learning opportunities or challenges. When you presume competence, you automatically … Continue reading The First Step: Presume Competence
How Do I Climb This Mountain?
Every mountain seems impossible to climb when you stand at the bottom and look up. When faced with the challenges of raising or teaching a child with special needs, it’s hard to know where to start or which need to focus on.
Karen Warfle 