The Importance Of Supporting Augmentative Communication At Home And In The Community

Why is it so important for educators to support Augmentative Communication for students at home and within the community?

Simply put, because it is our duty to do so. These students are members of the community and it is imperative that they be able to navigate said community to lead productive lives. 

Some more reasons include:

• The acknowledgment that a child's communication demands in the community differ from those at school
• The reinforcement of skills learned in the classroom
• The involvement of family and/or guardians in Augmentative Communication planning and implementation