Joey’s Foundation blog
Speech & Communication
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Digging Deeper into Joey’s AAC Plateau
After a very communicative fall, a look at why Joey’s word counts leveled off.
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Which witch?
A tired Joey perks up when he gets to choose the book, a lesson in choice and engagement.
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Thinking Vocabulary and Theory of Mind
As Joey’s vocabulary grows, telling exploring from messaging, and adding words for thinking.
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Turning the Tables
Joey resists being prompted to use particular words, so naturalistic methods and total communication work better.
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Remembering to Look Beyond the Data
When the numbers don’t capture everything Joey is communicating.
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Tracking the Purpose Behind Joey’s Communication
Tracking why Joey communicates (requests, comments, jokes) during a Sandra Boynton read-aloud.
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Reflecting and Questioning
New animal sounds on Joey’s device prompt questions about which words he really needs.
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Another Great Book for Modeling Core Words on the AAC Device
Jeff Mack’s Look! uses just two words, both on Joey’s device, making it ideal for modeling.
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Looking for Competence
Strategies for presuming competence, from the Inclusive Schools Summer Leadership Institute in Syracuse.
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LOVE: The power of having your own words
A new word, “love,” quickly becomes one of Joey’s favorites.