A Simple AAC Modeling Routine for Families

The Model, Wait, Respond routine is a simple three-step framework for building AAC modeling into everyday family life — no therapy background required.

This quick reference guide walks caregivers through exactly what to do, when to pause, and how to respond — whether their child interacts with the device or not. With real examples, timing guidelines, and a clean visual layout, it's designed to feel accessible rather than clinical.

What's Inside

• Step-by-step Model, Wait, Respond framework with visual flowchart
• Concrete examples of what to say and which buttons to touch
• Timing guidance (5–10 second wait, 3–5 models per routine)
• Two response pathways — for when the child interacts with AAC and when they don't

Who Is This For

Parents, caregivers, and extended family members of children who use AAC — and the behavior analysts, SLPs, and educators who support them.

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