Aided Language Input
What does ALI stand for?
Aided Language Input
Name one core word...
go, eat, play, I, You, up, down, etc...
What is the companion software for Touchchat (and LAMP)?
Chat Editor
What is another word for Aided Language Input?
model
Words that we use most often in speech
How is Touchchat organized?
By categories
How do students learn to use their AAC device?
We (adults) model using their device to show them how to use it.
Who uses core words?
Everyone, all ages
What 'color' are people on TC?
yellow
What do we need the student to do after we model on their device?
Nothing! Model without expectation.
Make a four word sentence using only core words
varied answers:
'I want to go.'
'Give me more to eat.'
'Come see me here.'
'What do you want to do?'
Where can you find the majority of nouns/things?
in 'groups'
If students only get modeling on their device for 30 minutes, twice per week while they are in speech, how long will it take for them to get the same amount of modeling as a verbal 18 month old?
84 years
Name two benefits of teaching and learning core words.
- can be used across settings
- can be used across activities
- dolch sight words (working on literacy)
- increasing independence with communicating
Where can you look up a word/symbol that you want to model but don't know where it is?
word finder - ABC --> word finder