COMMUNICATION BOARD About 25–30% of children with autism do not develop any functional verbal language or remain minimally verbal throughout their lives (Posar & Visconti, 2022). Developing effective communication skills is crucial for children with autism, as it empowers them to express their needs, engage in social interactions, and navigate the world with greater independence and confidence. Many students with autism benefit from the use of augmentative and alternative communication. All children can benefit from communication and visual supports. The entire Autism Classroom Toolkit can be considered a visual support that is used to promote functional communication skills. The Autism Classroom Toolkit also has a page that is dedicated to “low-tech” communication supports. This can include a printed copy of the student’s AAC core words, Functional Communication Training cards, and any other basic communication supports. The included page in the toolkit is from TD Snap. Utilizing a customized low-tech communication board tailored to the specific needs of the student can effectively support their communication abilities and facilitate meaningful interactions. The top (empty) page allows individuals and supporting adults to choose important and meaningful words that can be readily accessed throughout the day.
Check out a video of the To Do list in action.
To Do List. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYdEi8MiwJ8
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To Do list for structured individual therapy session.
TD Snap Communication board (bottom) with easy access functional words (top).
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