Concept Cluster
Encouraging Today is the third cluster of concepts for the Consider Communication project.
These are strategies and ideas to support and strengthen a person's current communication methods.
Have Courage
It can feel intimidating when you are told that you need to learn a new skill. We’ve all taken new…
No Worries
Think about the last time you had to give a presentation in class or defend your opinion to your supervisor.…
Add One More Step
How do we facilitate the expansion of someone’s communication skills? We do this by staying one step ahead of their…
You Are A Model
An 18-month-old child has been exposed to 4,380 waking hours of oral language. A typical AAC user, exposed to modeling,…
Creating Chances
How can we purposely create space and time for a person to communicate? Share space and attention with the person…
All the Time & Everywhere
Most of us take talking for granted. Most of us only lose our voice when we’re sick. Most of us…
Making a Connection
The following information is from business and leadership publications. This information is not disability specific. The cool thing is that…
I Like You.
People who can’t speak can still understand much of what happens around them. They can tell if you connect with,…

