Partner Skills: Modeling AAC
Modeling AAC, also called Aided Language Stimulation, is the process of using augmented communication systems with spoken language when communicating with persons who have complex communication needs and/or preferences.
How to Model AAC
Assistiveware: How to Model AAC
Project Core Modeling Module
Project Core Aided Language Input
PrAACtical AAC
Using Aided Language Modeling - Carole Zangari
Pivotal Skills for AAC Intervention: Aided Language Input - Carole Zangari
Tools* to Support Modeling Efforts
*For PDF versions of these tools, please email Jaimie Fons.
![Organized form with ability to track one's effort with modeling AAC by rating each day with smiley face, neutral face, and sad face.](../images/AACmodelTrack.png)
![MISD AAC Initiative promotes developing authentic communication through setting up the environment with AAC tools and strategies, consistent modeling of AAC, creating engaging opportunities to communicate, and using indirect and direct prompts as needed. Physical prompts are not recommended. Partial physical guidance (e.g. hand-under-hand, gentle elbow bump) may be used to support requests.](../images/AACprompt.png)
![Reflection tool with best practices for modeling AAC and I can statements for the user to reflect on current practice.](../images/ModelReflection.png)
Modeling in Action
AAC Modeling: Where is Bear?
Amanda Hartmann Modeling AAC During a Bugs Activity
Modeling Core Language with AAC in a Classroom
Using AAC During Core Language Instruction for the Target "Open"
Modeling AAC on a Speech-Generating Device (SGD)