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Any of you who are familiar with Willis know that he must be the center of attention at ALL times. Yesterday, I had a friend over and I put Willis behind his baby gate so he didnβt overwhelm her with slobber. (Yes, heβs far taller than the gate but remains behind it). He stood there and whined for awhile and the began pressing βMadβ repeatedly. Mad, mad, Willis mad! I thought my friend was going to fall out laughing. Heβs truly in his terrible twoβs.
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I see a lot of questions about modeling, so I compiled some tips from various sources and personal experience that may help:
1. Model consistently and often.
2. Pause and wait for learner response! This may be the most important tip. Using buttons takes time, and it takes your learner time to compose thoughts. Try counting to 10 or 20 to allow your learner time. Some learners can take far longer. Be patient.
3. Model a wide range of communication functions. Donβt just ask questions. Talk about feelings, make comments and tell about your day.
4. Continue modeling even if the learner is not watching you.
5. You may need to model the same words many times. Keep modeling.
6. Your learner may not always answer, but keep modeling.
7. Respond if possible and acknowledge all button pressesβ even if you donβt immediately understand the meaning.
8. Understand that all forms of communication are valid. Donβt force your learner to communicate exclusively with buttons. Body language, vocalizing, etc. are valid forms of communication that should be respected.
1. Model consistently and often.
2. Pause and wait for learner response! This may be the most important tip. Using buttons takes time, and it takes your learner time to compose thoughts. Try counting to 10 or 20 to allow your learner time. Some learners can take far longer. Be patient.
3. Model a wide range of communication functions. Donβt just ask questions. Talk about feelings, make comments and tell about your day.
4. Continue modeling even if the learner is not watching you.
5. You may need to model the same words many times. Keep modeling.
6. Your learner may not always answer, but keep modeling.
7. Respond if possible and acknowledge all button pressesβ even if you donβt immediately understand the meaning.
8. Understand that all forms of communication are valid. Donβt force your learner to communicate exclusively with buttons. Body language, vocalizing, etc. are valid forms of communication that should be respected.
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I have two blink cameras that are motion activated and should record everything on the soundboard. However, Iβm getting frustrated that some of our best button presses arenβt getting recorded, even with two cameras. Is it possible that they are having a problem because I have two different cameras recording the same space? Iβm not a tech person.
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Willis has really been demanding attention lately. I spend 24 hours a day with him walking, playing, training and cuddling but lately itβs never enough. Each time I work on something I get a lot of βAll Doneβ and βmamaβ in an effort to stop me. Yesterday, Willis pressed βPlayβ and I replied βLaterβ to which he answered βMadβ βMadβ. He is so emotional lately! Maybe adolescent angst...lol
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