How Do I Use Goally's AAC for Nonverbal Autism?

Modified on Fri, 2 Feb, 2024 at 5:22 PM

As a parent, YOU can model language on your kiddo’s Talker. This helps reinforce alternative methods of communication, makes your kiddo feel more comfortable using their device to communicate, and allows you as a parent to also learn your kiddo’s new language ;)

TIP #1: Just start, and start small! As you’re verbally producing your sentence, you can pick symbols that match your message. This is called aided language modeling and supports participation and use of AAC.

TIP #2: Use the “Give a Hint” function on the Parent app. If your kiddo can’t find the word you’re looking for, you can:
1. Open the Parent app
2. Tap “Apps”

3. Tap "Language" > "AAC Talker"

4. Search the word and tap the green arrow

5. Tap the word and click on the "+" sign to choose "Give a Hint"
6. Check your kiddo’s Goally device and it will guide them to the word

TIP #3: Use Word Lab. All kiddos can use more language support, which is exactly why we created the WordLab language learning app! In WordLab, Penny the Scientist teaches kids their core words using videos, guided teaching, sound production support, and guided learning to help with independence!