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Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy

Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy

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 Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech TherapyA Step-by-Step Plan to Help Children Communicate Their Basic Wants and Needs Give children the tools to express themselves — even if they’re just starting to find their voice. Our functional communication curriculums guide you through teaching real-world communication skills that help children connect, request, protest, and share with others — in therapy, at home, or in daily routines. You’ll have clear, ready-to-use plans that make every session meaningful and progress easy to see. Practical. Evidence-based. Life-changing. Start your Free Trial to Access the Functional Communication Curriculums →Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Who’s it For? Children and teens who struggle to take turns or share activities with others Those who struggle to express basic wants and needs Those who repeat things they’ve heard others say or quote shows/videos Those who have trouble following directions and routines Those who use alternative means to communicate with others (behaviors, sign language, pictures, communication devices, etc.) Who Can Use It? Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs Parents and Caregivers Teachers and Educators Choose your Curriculum: Early Interactions First Words Shaping Echolalia (For Gestalt Language Processors) Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Early Interactions Curriculum:What is it? A systematic, step-by-step program for helping children learn to engage and connect with others — providing a clear pathway for building early social interaction skills with confidence. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Don’t allow others to take turns with them in play Don’t pay attention to others who try to interact with them Don’t respond to others or turn when their name is called Struggle to follow one-step directions Struggle to follow multi-step directions Struggle to follow and participate in familiar routines Struggle to handle new routines or changes in routine Don’t answer simple questions, such as “yes/no” questions or “do you want ____ or ____?” Don’t engage in early social routines, such as peek-a-boo, high fives, or greetings How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Building Awareness and Engagement (Ages 9-15 mos and beyond) Responding to NameJoint AttentionBasic Turn Taking Intermediate Level: Understanding and Responding to Communication (Ages 1-2 yrs and beyond) Following Basic DirectionsAnswering Yes/No QuestionsMaking a Choice Between two Options Advanced Level: Expanding Social Participation and Interaction (Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond) Participating in Early Social RoutinesIncreasing Interaction LengthAnswering Wh- Questions * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Early Interactions Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. First Words Curriculum (For Analytic Language Processors):What is it? A systematic, no-prep program for teaching children their first words — giving them the building blocks for functional communication and helping them express their wants, needs, and ideas with confidence. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Use single words to communicate (e.g., “milk,” “ball,” “go”) rather than long, memorized phrases. Show a gradual buildup of vocabulary, learning one word at a time instead of repeating whole scripts. May attempt to combine words into short phrases as their vocabulary grows (e.g., “want cookie,” “big truck”). Don’t rely on echolalia or repeating scripts to communicate. How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Encouraging First Words (Any Age) Modeling language in a way that supports language developmentVocabulary-building activities Intermediate Level: Producing Early Word Shapes (Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond) Imitating Actions and Sound EffectsImitating and Producing CV, VC, and CVC Words (like “no”, “up”, and “dog”) Advanced Level: Expanding Vocabulary and Combining Words (Ages 1.5-3 yrs and beyond) Building an Expressive Vocabulary of First 50 WordsProducing 2-Word Utterances * Age ranges
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