Once the IEP team determines a child needs a communication device, The components of the system should be included in the IEP. Also specified in the IEP is how the student will use the communication device within his/her educational program. The student's academic goals are written with the Augmentive Communication Device in mind, as the student will be using the device to achieve his/her academic goals. IEP teams should also create goals and objectives that cater to the use of the communication device.
Below are a few examples of IEP goals for communication:
- The student will increase his or her spontaneous use of appropriate communication with familiar partners for at least three communicative purposes.
- The student will independently navigate the augmentive communication device without assistance or prompts.
- The student will communicated more complex messages by selecting a three-icon sequence.
Below are Sample IEP goals to support instruction:
- Jess will participate in social studies class through a specifically designed overlay that is developed for her augmentive communication device for each unit. She is expected to volunteer answers to at least two questions per lesson.
- Bob will participate in cross-content unit of study such as a class play about the state of New Jersey by using preconstructed messages on his communication device.
There are additional components that must be included in an IEP for student with a communication device. One is a list of services to be provided by related service personnel and the other is the identification of the party responsible for maintenance of the device.
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