low tech Archives – Therapy Insights

Mealtime Communication Mat (adult paper-based AAC)

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This Mealtime Communication Mat supports non-speaking adults in expressing basic needs, preferences, and safety concerns during meals. Designed for quick, intuitive use, it’s a practical tool therapists can introduce to enhance autonomy and reduce frustration in clinical or caregiving settings.

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Integrating Low Tech Options and Eye Gaze

March 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this resource and supportive clinical materials to implement low tech eye gaze options for those with multiple disabilities.

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How to Assess and Support Light Tech AAC Users

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides a general roadmap for assessing and implementing light augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tasks and activities for clients who are either non-speaking or with delayed initiation of verbal communication.

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