Meeting the Communication Demands of Home and Community

Augmentative communication systems should meet a student's needs across all of their environments.  Here are a few tips to consider for the home:

• The families involvement, their culture, and the activities the student participates in.
• Provide training for families.
• Provide direct instruction on the use of the system.
• Provide training on how family members can engage in communication.

Tips to consider for the community:

• Teachers should facilitate positive experiences through field trips.
• Program to meet the needs and wants while in the community.