2. Why do we play games? We like to learn new skills and test ourselves against others. We can enjoy being with people without the need to keep a conversation going. We can build relationships with people with whom we have little in common. We learn more when we are having fun.

3. Why use games for AAC intervention? Games provide scripts for social interaction. Participants have repeated, predictable opportunities to practice target language. Games offer a safe environment in which to model and practice a variety of language functions: Self advocacy Encouraging and supporting others Cheating Bluffing Complaining Gloating, bragging Friendly teasing Good manners

4. What do you want to play? A GOOD AAC GAME IS: Full of many kinds of communication opportunities! Challenging for all participants, Accessible for all participants, Related to IEP objectives FUN!!

5. Advantages of popular games They teach a schema that students can apply at home, with peers. Everyone plays BINGO, Hangman, guessing games, barrier games and card games throughout the life span. They provide exposure to popular culture “what everyone else is doing” (playing, watching). E.g., Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, Deal or No Deal It’s easier to adapt a good game then it is to invent one!

6. Some things to consider: Physical Access Make it bigger Put handles on it Stabilize it (with putty or Velcro) Make it 3-D Sensory / Cognitive Access Real objects are easier to see and interpret Less is more—reduce clutter!

7. This… Vs. This…

8. This… vs. This…

10. Pick a card!

11. Roll the dice!

12. Spin the spinner! Speaking Dynamically Pro (Mayer-Johnson Co.)

13. Spin the spinner! By Canfield & Locke All Turn It Spinner AbleNet, Inc.

14. Dedicated devices can randomize! PASS software for Vantage Lite, Prentke Romich Co.

15. Playing the Game Be sure to instruct paraprofessionals, peer tutors and other helpers on what is expected – don’t let the students become spectators Provide and refer to visual supports Model during the game Make winning worth it!

16. Resources Out and About with AAC CD http://www.aacintervention.com/home/180009852/18 0009852/docs/Software%202-06.pdf http://www.aacintervention.com/home/180009852/18 0009852/docs/Software%202-06.pdf Adapted Board Games http://archive.brookespublishing.com/newsletters/do wnloads/kluth_board-games.pdf http://archive.brookespublishing.com/newsletters/do wnloads/kluth_board-games.pdf Teaching Core Vocab with Games http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.co m/2014/03/teaching-core-words-with-games.html http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.co m/2014/03/teaching-core-words-with-games.html