An important area of implementing a speech device is its use across environments. Embedding the use of AAC into a user’s daily routines is important to make progress with using a device.

Read on for tips and download our Incorporating AAC Into Daily Routines resource for tips, tricks, and strategies to help speech device users succeed!

Assess and Identify Daily Activities🔗

Work with families, classroom staff, and anyone who is with the individual daily to establish and identify routines that may provide opportunities for them to communicate with their device.

Examples of Daily Routines:

• Getting dressed
• Eating breakfast/lunch/snack/dinner
• Going to a family member’s house
• Going to school

Set the User Up for Success🔗

Make a list of words you can target during the routine. Keep this list handy and use the “search” feature to find the words on the user’s device if you need to.

Find Motivating Activities🔗

Assess what the individual enjoys doing most often throughout the day.

Examples of Activities:

• Listening to music
• Playing with toys/games
• Going to the playground
• Cooking/making a meal

Include Social Interactions🔗

Find opportunities where the individual can communicate with a peer or adult at least once a day.

Keep AAC Available🔗

The individual won’t be able to actively communicate if their device is tucked away or turned off. Make sure the device is accessible during all daily activities to provide increased communication opportunities.

Save this Resource!🔗

Download the PDF version of this implementation guide and share it with the whole team!