Conversational Scripts and More AAC - Low/Mid Tech Diana Pettke Assistive Technology Services of Central Texas

How do you enter the water? Do you jump right in? Do you ease in slowly?

Name Change Caroline Musslewhite – “Social Scripts” Confused with “Social Stories” Changed to “Conversational Scripts” (Social Scripts)

Social Scripts and More AAC - Low / Mid Evaluation Communication Functions & Vocabulary Low / Mid / High Teaching / Therapy

“Augmentative Communication Light Tech Strategies and Devices” Janell Howell “Augmentative Communication Light Tech Strategies and Devices” Janell Howell

Concepts Reviewed AAC Defined Why we Communicate Core / Fringe Examples: Low Tech Systems Partner Assisted Scanning

No & Low Tech Consider Access Are Your boards and books designed so the student can access them? Is the student in the best position to reach the symbol? Can he or she see the symbol? Will contrast help?

Vocabulary? Simple Choice Boards Communication Books Single Meaning Words Core + Fringe Vocabulary

Communication Book Activity Based pages Snack, play, art, reading, computer Snack, play, art, reading, computer Parts of Speech pages People, verbs, nouns

Back up for High End Device SpringBoard

8 Flip Eye Gaze

Pixon Project Gail Van Tatenhove Core Board Activity board

Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display - PODD Gail Porter

Partner Assisted Scanning Strategies by Linda Burkhart Rational for Partner Assisted Scanning Strategies can be used with other communication systems than PODD PODD

Picture/object Journal Generate conversation about an activity

Picture/Object Journal Hi I’m David I have some pictures to show you. Ask me questions I can answer by: (vocalizing)

1.Guess what I made in class today (punch / smoothies / juice) 2.Know how I made the blender work? (switch / pushed button) 3.This is what we put in it. (Strawberries / apples / banana )

Mid Tech One Message Sequence Message Static Multi-message

One Message One generic device for choice making “That’s it” “I want that one” “That’s it” “I want that one” Should be a different color or look different than other one message devices used in class

Single Message Devices Big Mac Adaptivation Chipper Go Talk Button Personal Talker Tap Speak Button App – idevices Is it accessible ?

Sequence Message

Step by Step Ideas Step by Step Ideas “ Augmentative Communication Light Tech Strategies and Devices” by Janell Howell

Social Scripts Elicit and Participate in a conversation with a communication partner. FriendTeacherParentAnyone

Social Skills Example The Game Yo. Hey guys... got a minute? Did you go to the game on Friday? Well, I did, and guess what? Something really cool happened during half time! I couldn't believe it. It was awesome. I bet you're dying to know. The marching band played and there was a drum solo. Guess who the drum player was? Well, it was someone cool - just like me. It was my brother. Look for him next time at the game.

Learn How to Write a Social Script Record Pause Gain Attention (offer choice) Starter (offer choice) Tell 1st event Maintainer, holder or Interjection, or Tease (offer choice) Tell 2nd event Maintainer, holder, Interjection or Tease (offer choice) Tell 3rd event etc. etc. Turn Transfer Holder, (really, Unh - Uh, Oh) Closing (offer choice) Record Pause Now use the Social Script with another person

Gain Attention Can we talk? Come here, please. Excuse me. Good morning. Guess what? Hello!

Starter Been to the movies lately? Brace yourself for this one! Did you see the game last night? Do you have a minute to hear about... Guess what I did! Have you heard about this?

Maintainer, Holder, Interjection and then and then guess what happened and you know what else? And? Can you believe it?

Turn Taking Can you believe it? Can you guess what I like? Did this ever happen to you? Did you see that? Do you think that's a good idea? Do you want me to show you how I learned to do that?

Student Participation Give the student a choice of what to say: Attention getter StarterHolder Maintainers MaintainersClosure

Two Handed Choicemaking Two Choices 1. Look at hand they want 2. Look down or away if neither is what they want 3. Move hand as you say the associated option 4. Can Summarize options 4. Can Summarize options 5. If does not choose, pause, prompt “You get to pick” Present again Present again 6. Confirm choice

Touch Point Choicemaking Choices 1.Be consistent - 2 Points: right shoulder / left shoulder 3 Points: Top of head / right shoulder / left shoulder 4 Points: top of head / right shoulder / chest / left shoulder left shoulder

Touch Points 1.Orally present options as you touch the points. 2.Use a clockwise rotation for 4 points 3.If options are long, provide summaries 4.If does not choose, pause, prompt “It’s your choice” Present again 5.Confirm choice

Sequence Message Devices Step by Step Adaptivation Sequencer Tap Speak Sequence App - idevices

Motor / Access Concerns Consult PT & OT Best Positioning Device Selection) (Many devices can be switch adapted) (Many devices can be switch adapted) Device placement

Multilevel Devices static device levels Change overlays for each recorded level Can use core vocabulary on device and add attach fringe vocabulary

Multi Level Device Examples “Augmentative Communication Light Tech Strategies and Devices” by Janell Howell by Janell Howell

Multilevel Tech / Talk – Tech / Speak Go Talk Sounding Board App – idevices

Enhancing Interactions for Communication “Adapting Play and Communication: Enhancing Interaction and Cognitive Skills in Young Children” by Linda J. Burkhart by Linda J. Burkhart.

Assessment Communication Matrix

Assessment & Implementation ESC - Loan Library “First Things First” “Every Move Counts” “Tangible Symbol Systems

Implementation Strategies “Augmentative Communication Light Tech Strategies and Devices” by Janell Howell by Janell Howell

AAC Apps List Full Feature Mid Featured Basic with web based editing Basic Communication Simple Communication Scene Based Text Only