Megan Stewart

One of the hallmark features of a comprehensive literacy program is helping learners build connections to what they are reading. However, helping students with complex communication needs build these connections can prove to be a challenge, especially when tasked with integrating varying types of AAC and additional strategies for literacy instruction, while keeping in mind their individual sensory needs. Throughout this session, participants will examine the benefits of incorporating AAC, literacy, and sensory components into lessons, and discuss how incorporating these elements into lessons increases learners’ motivation, connection to, and engagement within the lesson. Additionally, examples of successful lessons and …