Monitoring Progress of Students using Augmentative Communication

Each individual student who uses an augmentative communication system needs to be continuously monitored for their progress in acquiring communication skills. You must also monitor the instructor's behavior in regards to the student's augmentative communication for documentation, and use the data to make decisions needed to adjust or change supports which are provided.


Recording data on a student's use of an AC system is something that should be included in their daily schedule. Putting this in place early will help with the IEP and inform you of any decisions that need to be made. This will let you know if a student is or is not progressing toward the development of language and communication skills.

Reference Below
Dell, A., Newtown, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom.
Upper Saddle River, NJ. Pearson Education Inc.

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