I have learned some new ways and strategies to help students overcome learner helplessness. First, teachers need to build a daily expectation of communication through specific activities such as choosing the activities during recess, picking a book to read, or identifying where to eat lunch. Also, provide powerful phrases on the device for students to reject or protest something. Next, provide for choice making whenever possible that requires the student to use his or her augmentative communication system. Finally, allow for natural consequences to occur and provide avenues for repair.
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