Handout

Tips for Supporting Peer Engagement for AAC Users

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Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

AACLanguage Development

References:

  • Chung, Y.-C., Carter, E., & Sisco, L. (2012). Social interactions of students with disabilities who use augmentative and alternative communication in inclusive classrooms. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 117, 349–367.
  • Therrien, M. C., Light, J., & Pope, L. (2016). Systematic Review of the Effects of Interventions to Promote Peer Interactions for Children who use Aided AAC. Augmentative and alternative communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985), 32(2), 81–93.
Improving peer engagement for children using AAC is a vital goal in fostering social relationships among peers, validating communication efforts, and improving overall quality of life. This handout provides a synopsis of interventions as well as sample areas to target for clinicians and educators.
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