Joey’s Foundation blog
Speech & Communication
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How important is reciprocal communication?
Two words and a gesture show why back-and-forth communication matters so much.
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Oops! Pounce! Quick! Run! Another great book for talking, playing, and learning!
An alphabet book with plenty of chances to model words on Joey’s device.
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Increasing Gestural Communication
Joey’s gestures grew right along with his device use, contrary to a common fear about AAC.
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Why Wait? How wait time presumes competence
How giving a child time to respond is itself a way of presuming competence.
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Honoring Intent – Presuming Competency Part 2 of 3
Presuming competence, part 2: honoring what Joey means, even when his words don’t match.
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Presuming Competency – Why is it important?
Presuming competence, part 1: why it matters and how to start.
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Looking past behavior: The War on Want Part 2.
The ongoing standoff over the word “want,” and what lies behind the behavior.