What is AAC?
When to consider?
Assessment
- Information Gathering
  - Current Communication Skills
  - Access
    - Direct Selection
    - Indirect Selection
- Decision Making
Trials
Implementation
Evidence Based Practices
Teaching Strategies
Transition
- Person-centered Planning
Resources

Communication Partner Training

Successful implementation of any communication system requires shared responsibility. All those around the student must be aware of how their behavior and expectations impact the outcomes of the AAC user. Communication Partner Training helps the entire team "set the stage" for communication. Strategies may include providing choices within daily routines, not anticipating every want/need, setting up communication temptations, and modeling communication.

A good communication partner should:

Use the communication system alongside the AAC user
Engage in meaningful back and forth interactions
Respond to all communication attempts
Provide time to explore the system
Not expect perfection!

The article Communication Partner skills for AAC Learners provides information about how individuals can build their skills to effectively interact and support AAC users.