04/09/2026
Introducing AAC can feel overwhelming sometimes 🤷♀️If this is you, let your team know. When communcation partners are successful with implementing AAC, it has direct positive impact on the child. Therefore, your team will want to make sure you feel supported!
I'm here to reassure you that you can take the pressure off! Just as SLPs don't expect their clients to be 100% competent with AAC when first introducing it, we are not going to expect communication partners to be 100% competent either.
How to be successful when AAC is first introduced?
🫶 Allow yourself time to scan. If you don't find the icon right away, it's okay! Keep looking, take your time. This will also help your child understand that it's okay to take a bit longer to scan if it means their message will be communicated
🫶 Model, model, model. The more you model, the stronger your motor plan gets
🫶 No need for grammatical sentences. We are just starting out with AAC. The goal is communication!
🫶 Ask questions and ask for help. Talk with your SLP or find an SLP who can help you with your questions
✨ Looking for AAC consultation? Check out our services at www.popspeechtherapy.com for introductory AAC coaching for families.
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