Level 3 - Plan for Progression
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This final Level 3 provides guidance about report writing and planning for the next stages in any AAC journey.
The following topics will help you:
- Explore the design aspects of symbols and communication charts.
- Discover the importance of positioning and integration of other AT
- Develop report writing skills
- Evaluate outcomes for success
- Design successful progression and action planning strategies
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Glossary items will continue to be added over time. The list will include vocabulary linked to Assistive Technology, Speech, Language, Literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) -
Please work through the topics below in the order they are provided, unless you feel confident that you know the subject.
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Progression to increasing
numbers of core words, including important fringe words is dependent on many aspects of a child's ability and the 
Now read 
Consider participatory ways of encouraging collaboration when designing
and developing symbols, as this can have an impact on 
where
possible, with a 
You may feel that a discussion about licences related to the content on an 
Low Tech 
Large 
AbleNet offer many switches that can be used for recording
messages and others such as the Quicktalker 7, 12 and 23 that have robust grids with templates for printing out (
AbleNet
provide their 
Many 
than removing them and the ability to use 
hands and arms. They may also have uncoordinated movements which can be controlled, to some extent, by gripping onto something, such as the corner of the device. 
Now consider for each of these movements which 
Take for example a 
Getting head switches into the right position is also very important. It’s essential
that the 
Each eyegaze system has a Track Box size rating. This indicates
the amount of movement that a child can make and still have accurate eyegaze. It also indicates the amount of tolerance for the 
technologies
often happen online between experts freely offering advice - one of the largest groups, with 4.7K members, is 
There are many online games that can be used in a browser
such as Chrome, Firefox and Windows Edge and this means they can also be used on tablets whether they are iOS or Android with direct pointing - touch or when the 
Recently smart speakers such as the Google Assistant and Amazon Echo have become
very popular. On their own these can report the weather, give out reminders, tell jokes, play music and send messages; but with additional hardware they can also change TV channel, dim the lights, open the door, and adjust the heating. The great thing
about these devices is that they can be purchased in many shops and installed very easily. They also work with all electronic 
We have discussed a wide range of ways it is possible to access 
Final Activity using SETT
It is important to consider your 
You have already learnt about some of the criteria and prerequisites
for success in seeking to implement different forms of 
You
can do this by thinking about yourself, or thinking about the service you work within.