communication and instructional strategies in APA 6

what is expressive language

Putting words together

to cohesively express

thought - general

societal expectation to

be verbal.

• communication is 50/50

• miscommunication mainly happens when receivers dont recept in the way you want them to

what is receptive language

The comprehension of

language. Listening and

understanding with is

being communicated.

• recieving info

what are the percents of human communication

7% verbal

38% paraverbal - our tone, cadence, volume, not what we say just how we say it, lost when we switched from email to text

55% nonverbal - body language, posture, personal space, motion of the body

what are the tips and tricks of verbal communication

Using spoken word to communicate

● Speak clearly and concisely

○ When necessary, limit cues to 3-4 words - when they have receptive delays

● Allow extra long processing time

● Use guided discovery questions

what is the guided discovery of verbal communication

Technique where the leader poses questions that have the group

explore answers on their own

● An “inductive” approach

● Students actively participate in acquiring knowledge.

● Fosters understanding of the “WHY”

Useful Question prompts:

What happens if...?

Should we try... or ...?

It is easier if...?

How could we...?

How does it feel when...?

what is nonverbal communication, kinescis, and proxemics

Our body language, posture,

and motion of the body

what is paraverbal communication

1) Tone

2) Volume

3) Cadence

• how we say things

what are AAC’s

Alternative & Augmentative Communication

• AAC’s include all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas.

what is augmentive and alternative communication

aug - using facial expressions/body language to make a point or emphasize something

alt - using some kind of tool to communicate

what are some high tech options for communication

• Electronic devices that permit the storage and retrieval

of messages, often providing speech output.

• Can be speech generating devices (SGD’s) or Voice

Output Communication Aides (VOCA’s)

what are some low tech options for communication

Do not require batteries, electricity or

electronics to meet communication

needs

why do we use AAC’s for physical activity

● Increase understanding of activity requirements

● Facilitate communication

● Reduce unpredictability

● Help transition from one activity or environment to another

● Provide structure

● Increase understanding of social requirements

● Makes the ‘implicit’ more ‘explicit’ when necessary

how do we work with AAC users

● WAIT and give me a chance (a long one, a really long one) to respond

● MODEL verbs, adjectives, and fun things to say not just nouns and choices

● KNOW that I am learning every time you model for me, even if I seem

uninterested

● RESPECT that using my AAC device to speak is my choice and it shouldn’t

be forced

● UNDERSTAND that this device is my voice, and it should always be in my

reach – even if I’m choosing not to use it.

● RESPOND to everything the student says as if it is intentional

● DO NOT turn off the volume or take the device away

why should we use visuals

• They reduce anxiety - Everyone likes to k what is coming next, how much longer it will be, and when the ‘fun’ and ‘hard’ parts occur

• They reduce chances of miscommunication - A diagram, image, symbol etc can become easy and recognizable.

• When provided with words, they match various learning and information processing styles - Some prefer photos. Some prefer words

what are visual supports

what are social stories

a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful

exchange of information