Partner Teaching Strategies - Saltillo · Routines allow the AAC user to anticipate the steps of an activity. Routines can be daily activities, repetitive games, set up and clean

PARTNER STRATEGIES ~form describing techniques partners can use to support communicative successes~

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STRATEGY DESCRIPTION IMAGE Establish Routines

Routines allow the AAC user to anticipate the steps of an activity. Routines can be daily activities, repetitive games, set up and clean up. Once a routine is established, the AAC user can focus more on the communication rather than the activity.

Sabotage A strategy that can work whether individuals are communicating orally or with augmentative communication. It involves setting up situations that “entice” individuals to communicate. Place a favorite toy out of reach so the user will have to request the item. Have control over the materials so the user will have to request what they want/need. Conveniently “forget” things, materials, parts of the routine, etc., and encourage the user to “remember”. Act like you do not understand, so they must elaborate their message.




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STRATEGY DESCRIPTION IMAGE Forced Choice Providing a set number of options/choices for

the AAC user to choose from. For example, the partner says, How do you feel about that? Exited……..OK…….Bummed?” Choices may be offered in a visual and/or verbal format.

Modeling Demonstrating to an AAC user how to perform a targeted skill. Modeling generally occurs during opportunities that arise out of natural contexts, augments the spoken input the individual receives and is used to expand vocabulary.

Expectant Delay

Providing extra pause time (10-15 seconds) to allow the AAC user to process information, formulate language, and access the system. Add in an extra delay and an expectant look that says, “I’m waiting for you to say something” or “OK. It’s your turn.”

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