Teletherapy has improved access to speech and language intervention and the need continues to grow! We know that there is often a learning curve to provide therapy virtually. Check our these teletherapy friendly websites and activity ideas to use for your virtual sessions!

PinkCat Games: Offers a selection of free games to utilize via teletherapy. You can search or create your own questions, or pick a game to use without questions and incorporate language modeling into the game! To incorporate AAC, try the “Feed The Shark” to model core vocabulary including “eat” “want” and “more” while giving the shark snacks. Play “Build the Monster” and work on prepositions, clothing vocabulary, etc.

Story Builders: Use art work to create your own story then read it together! Incorporate vocabulary from the device such as “draw” “want” “like” “read”, etc.

Virtual Field Trip to the Zoo: Take your client on a virtual field trip to the zoo! Incorporate action words from the AAC device to describe what the animals are doing, name the animals, and model core words such as “go”, “like”, “in”, “out”, etc!

Hidden Pictures: Use the device to label what you see in the picture. Incorporate core vocab and actions words such as “I” “see” and “help” while trying to find the hidden images.

Boom Cards: Interactive activity decks that can be used virtually. You can even give your student control of the deck to keep them engaged! Use the search feature to find materials created by SLPs.

ABCya: Educational games for students Pre-K and on that can easily be incorporated into language intervention or used for motivation!

AAC Game Play: Pre-made activities to teach cause/effect and language via AAC, or make your own games using videos!

PBS Kids: You can easily incorporate language into child friendly activities or use your clients favorite character to increase motivation. We love using Daniel Tiger to teach feelings!

Click Here for more details on utilizing virtual activities and remote access to AAC Apps

The Importance of Coaching via Teletherapy

Consider including a coaching style of intervention into your sessions to maximize the benefits of teletherapy!

Coaching for AAC use via teletherapy emphasizes the importance of integrating AAC into natural contexts and daily routines to ensure meaningful communication. Modeling AAC consistently is crucial, as it demonstrates to both clients and communication partners how to use the system effectively. Additionally, coaching extends to helping communication partners—such as family members, teachers, or caregivers—become familiar with the AAC system, ensuring they can support the individual in using it confidently throughout their daily interactions. This approach helps create a more seamless, supportive communication environment both during and outside of therapy sessions. When working remotely with schools, advocating for an on-site facilitator for AAC students can be highly beneficial. The facilitator can assist with troubleshooting technical issues and relay strategies and ideas to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. Additionally, it’s valuable to “push in” to the classroom, offering coaching to teachers and educators on how to effectively integrate the AAC device into the classroom routine, even if you’re not physically present.