EARLY EDUCATION TEAM MEMBERS LEARN FROM EXPERTS AND BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE
 
Children who do not use speech as their primary form of communication can rely on an alternativef orm of communication called Augmentative Communication. This video explores the multiple uses of Augmentative Communication for a pre-schoolers. You will see how assisted language strategies can be incorporated into virtually any setting, giving every child a way to express themselves and participate in the activities that surround them. You will experience how the classroom and home can be arranged so that every aspect of a child's day can be a communication opportunity.

International Augmentative Communication expert Dr. Carol Goossens is featured in this video and discusses how language stimulation is key development. She shows you techniques that can help make your job easier and more rewarding.

Watch, hear and learn how Augmentative Communication is used in:

• Circle Time
• Cooking Class
• Meal Time
• Movement Activity
• Learning & Literacy
• Bilingual Speech
• Concept Development
• Language
• Story Time

Augmentative Communication Assisted Language Strategies can be used by:

• Speech Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Pre-School Teachers
• Students enrolled in Early and Special Education, Occupational Physical and Speech Therapy
• Parents who have a child with a speech related disability
• Assistive Technology Specialists

Produced by the UCP of New York City, Inc
Program Contents:  15 minutes
Captioning:  Closed Captioned
Copyright Date:  2002