"I Can" was a monthly blog to help kids who use augmentative communication increase their participation.

How to use symbols to support children in expressing these functions and offers practical examples for each type of communication.

Learn how to effectively use prompting techniques to support individuals using communication devices, promote their language development, and encourage independence in communication interactions.

Learn what Aided Language Simulation is and how it can be used to support children with communication difficulties.

This resource provides strategies for communication partners to support children with communication difficulties, whether they are using verbal language or Speech Generating Devices (SGD's).

Strategies to use when communicating with a person who uses augmentative communication.

Specific directions for how to approach partner assisted scanning with your child.

Instructions for using eye gaze as a method of communication.

Strategies for communication partners (parents, caregivers, educators) to support children using Speech Generating Devices.

Examples of message pairs that can be used with a child's voice output device to offer choices and facilitate communication during various activities. The PDF allows for customization with additional ideas based on the child's specific activities and preferences.