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ID: Five AAC symbols of a green person in a gray wheelchair. The first symbol is the figure sitting in the chair. The second symbol is the person pointing to themself. The third symbol is the figure with a hand on their chest. The fourth symbol is the figure holding a red square on their lap. The fifth symbol is the figure with a hand on their chest, and a red arrow coming from and pointing to them. End ID.

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Mine, myself

Possibly explain that you struggle with mouth speech and AAC makes it easier to talk??

I'm currently sick so I apologize about not getting to this sooner 😭.

build up confidence in using your AAC beforehand. It is incredibly hard to keep on using AAC with someone that might not accept it & doesn't give any sort of support to you for using AAC. I'd recommend practicing with someone close to you, someone you just know is going to accept you if you start using AAC; a partner, a close friend, a caregiver.

introduce your friends to your verbal struggles beforehand. You can directly explain to them your struggles, or explain them subtly, whatever you feel most comfortable. You can start taking verbal breaks & write on your note apps in your phone to communicate with your friends.

^ referring from this : introduce them to alternative communication methods to communication & give examples. (make them a PowerPoint! –🌞)

finally, try using your preferred method of AAC with them. If they understand & adapt to your needs, they're good friends. If not & they don't meet your needs, they aren't worth your time.

if you doubt on what to do & / or have a more specific situation, send us an ask & we'll advice you as best as we can from our humble knowledge :)

also hey, I guess this is the way I've introduced myself on this blog. My name's Seth, co-host yada yada. Have a good day y'all!