Where are you in building your skills? Promoting skills of independence. Iowa Conference - 2014

Elements of Independence Training Minimum Effective Support Eyes/hands working together Reassessing movement issues Focus/monitoring Combining typing with other forms of communication Developing a protest strategy Positioning of Equipment

Create a plan to fade physical support Set your goal: yes/no, word choices, structured practice; open communication Plan your practice: day and time; place; with whom Explore new options: equipment; positioning; routine, changing support Build confidence

Maintain communication while fading. Provide support during open conversation while practicing independence in more structured communication. Look for moments to use quick responses with less support. Incorporate other communication goals along with fading: initiation, clarification, correcting mistakes, taking a stand.

Practice, practice, practice Create learning moments Be ready to give feedback Take time to discuss, revisit, and adjust the plan

CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS!!!!