Aided Language Stimulation
Aided Language Stimulation: A.K.A. Modeling the AAC Way Aided Language Stimulation Explained How to model during game time! Our AAC users often get into the habit of using their AAC devices for the purposes of requests and answering questions, but it can and should be so much more! See the video below to see how you can model natural comments and language during family game time beyond requests. Activity of the Week: Play a simple game like Rock, Paper, Scissors This week is all about fun and keeping AAC simple so that we begin to feel more comfortable using the system's at home and in a variety of ways. What simpler a game that all ages alike continue to enjoy than Rock, Paper, Scissors? Below you will find several vocabulary words and phrases that you can model during the game. Of course, if your student has another favorite game feel free to bring that out too! Extension Game: Rock Paper Scissors Bet And here's an alternate version of "ROCK PAPER SCISSORS BET " if your student is not impressed with the original version:"If you lose, you have to perform some physical activity. Maybe the loser has to do 10 jumping jacks, push ups or climb the stairs. Or maybe you can agree that the loser has to do you a favor within reason." - sourced from: What are some of your child's favorite games? Have you tried it with AAC?