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Communication Disorders Resources
Practical information about communication challenges, AAC, and how behavior analysts and SLPs work together.
Understanding Communication Challenges
Speech Disorders Articulation Fluency (stuttering) Voice Apraxia Language Disorders Receptive Expressive Social (pragmatic) Communication differences are a core feature of autism.
AAC
AAC does not prevent speech. Research shows it supports and increases spoken language.
Low-Tech: PECS, communication boards, sign language.
High-Tech: Speech-generating devices, tablet apps, eye-gaze systems.
How ABA Supports Communication Mands: RequestsTacts: LabelsEchoics: ImitationIntraverbals: ConversationFunctional Communication Training replaces challenging behaviors with communication.
SLP + BCBA Collaboration
SLPs: Speech mechanics, AAC selection.
BCBAs: Reinforcement, data, generalization, parent training.
SLP: what to teach. BCBA: how to teach. Together: better outcomes.
Free Tools
Tool Social Story Creator Communication expectations.
Open Tool Tool Visual Schedule Builder Communication routines.
Open Tool Tool Behavior Tracker Track communication attempts.
Open Tool Tool IEP Goals Builder Communication IEP goals.
Open Tool AI-Powered Ask the Knowledge Base Communication and AAC answers.
Try It Now FAQ
What are communication disorders? Conditions affecting understanding, expression, speech, fluency, or social language.
What is AAC? Any method supplementing or replacing spoken language. Supports speech development.
How does ABA help communication? Through Verbal Behavior and Functional Communication Training.
How do SLPs and BCBAs collaborate? SLP: what to teach. BCBA: how to teach. Both contribute to success.
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