| Communication |  | Functional communication skills are a key to greater independence for our students. Students are given consistent opportunities to make choices throughout the school day by selecting symbols or objects presented with whatever level of assistance each student needs.
Students share information in a variety of ways during class. They some students use words while other students use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems that may include symbols, gesture, sign, sounds, and assistive technology (AT). Students receive the support of a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to enable them to perform to their maximun level of independence.
Questions about AAC? To the left you'll find links to most major vendors of AAC devices ranging from low-tech to high-tech. You'll also find links to some great websites for students of all levels. Finally, you'll also find links to some training videos on techniques for YOU to use when working with a person who uses AAC. You need to create a free account with DynaVox to watch these videos.
Each one covers a different communication partner technique and additional print-outs are also
available on the website.
SPPS is NOT responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites. Links to other websites from the SPPS website are provided for the convenience of users; these links do not constitute endorsements.
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 American Speech-Language Association
Parent information provided by the national professional association (ASHA) for speech-language pathologist.
SLP Guru
Website offering a variety of articles with information on helping chilren learn AAC, encouraging communication, autism, and much more.
ASHA disorders information
Information provided by ASHA about common speech and language disorders found in adults and children.
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
The Gray Center
A non-profit organization. Home of Carol Gray and Social Stories.
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