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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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

6. CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS!!!!