When you work in schools, you might feel like you’re drowning in paperwork while trying to service a large caseload and juggle your students, teachers, parents and administration. Where does AAC fit in with all of that going on?
Challenge:
Device selection and funding – when working with your district, there may be guidelines about which programs are available to you.
Solution:
Lingraphica will thoroughly research all funding options for a device. If we can obtain the device through the student’s insurance, your student will own their device, making it easier to ensure that the student always has access to their device.
Challenge:
Maintaining access to the AAC device in all environments, including in every classroom as well as at home.
Solution:
Lingraphica can provide resources and research supporting the need for AAC access in all environments – and help to train teachers and parents.
Challenge:
Getting parents and teachers involved and trained on AAC.
Solution:
Lingraphica provides unlimited training and support to all users and communication partners. Let Lingraphica schedule time with the student’s parents and teachers to teach them how – and why – to use the device.
Challenge:
Limited time for device trials.
Solution:
If you have a student that you think is a candidate but simply don’t have time for a device trial – or don’t want to work within the confines of the district’s guidelines – Lingraphica can take the reins on the device trial. Our team will provide a loaner device, train the student and their family, and keep you in the loop.
Tips for Schools
- Encouraging your student to use the same AAC device in as many contexts as possible helps your student to carry over skills and communicate in all environments.
- Personalize the student’s device so they have pages for each class/activity they’re in, as well as their home life. Lingraphica can help with pre-made vocabulary templates and a team of customization specialists ready to input your student’s specific information
Lingraphica Can Help
Lingraphica can help you become an AAC expert, whatever your setting. Schedule a free personalized device demo where we can discuss your specific challenges and opportunities.
