Basic Core Word "WANT" Training

In this Lesson, your classroom team (students AND instructors!) are learning how to communicate the word "WANT," using their communication system (AAC). You are also practicing the AAC Partner Indirect Cue Strategy. An indirect cue is a way to gesture or invite a student to make a comment or participate in a conversation. It may include directing attention toward a communication device, using a pointer or light, or an indirect comment like "do you have something to say?

QUIZ & 2.0 HRS. OF CREDIT are available once your team has completed the following:

  1. Review the slideshow (adults)
  2. Work through a slideshow exploration with students, interacting with the appropriate videos and books (adults & students)
  3. Focus on practicing using the core messages during your daily routine activities, at least 45 minutes a week (adults)
  4. Engage in at least 3 team discussions (15 min. each) using the slideshow tips as guiding questions for your collaboration
  5. Complete the quiz and confirm the above activities are completed.
  6. Certificate will be sent to the email you entered on the form!