Integrating Augmentative Communication into the IEP

When trying to get students with disabilities related to communication to become more engaged in communication in the classroom, a great assistive technology to use are augmentative communication devices. This post will discuss how augmentative communication can be integrated into the IEP. If a student has communication disabilities, the IEP should include the use of augmentative communication systems.

Below are some examples of IEP goals that include the use of augmentative communication devices:

• Parker will use his augmentative communication device to make a brief presentation to the class about the history of the global race to space.
• Barbara will participate in social studies class through a specifically designed overlay that is developed for her augmentative communication device for each unit. She is expected to volunteer answers to at least two questions per lesson.
• David will use his augmentative communication device to engage in three to four conversational turn takings with other students in four out of five opportunities to do so.
• Lori will use her augmentative communication device to comment appropriately or ask for assistance from a peer when engaged in play activities during free time within the classroom or playground.