Tips for Supporting Peer Engagement for AAC Users
Population:
PediatricDiscipline:
SLPDiagnosis:
AACLanguage DevelopmentReferences:
- 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. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering AAC and Language Development. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What strategies help AAC users engage with classmates?
- How do I increase peer interaction for students who use AAC?
- How do I support social communication goals for children using AAC?
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