An Approachable Guide to AAC ~ Parent Coaching Lesson Plan
A practical parent coaching lesson plan for teaching AAC through modeling, teamwork, and evidence-based communication strategies.
An Approachable Guide to AAC is a structured lesson plan designed to help BCBAs lead clear, confident AAC parent coaching sessions. This resource walks behavior professionals through a multi-session framework that aligns directly with the An Approachable Guide to AAC on-demand training and includes guided discussion prompts, practice activities, and family action items. It is intended for use during parent training, caregiver coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration across home, school, and community settings. The lesson plan directly addresses common challenges such as inconsistent AAC use, team misalignment, and uncertainty around how to model communication without pressure or demands.
Why Download This Resource?
- Provide families with clear, step-by-step AAC coaching sessions that build confidence and consistency across routines
- Align parent training with evidence-based AAC strategies such as modeling, pausing, WOW, and ACE
- Support collaboration between BCBAs, SLPs, teachers, and families using shared language and expectations
What You’ll Get:
- A multi-session parent coaching lesson plan aligned to the An Approachable Guide to AAC on-demand training
- Structured outlines for three coaching sessions with timing guidance and discussion prompts
- Guided practice activities tied to specific AAC strategies including WOW, ACE, and pause-based modeling
- Family homework and action items to support carryover between sessions
- BCBA-specific notes to guide reflection, feedback, and follow-up coaching
Download An Approachable Guide to AAC to lead confident, consistent parent coaching sessions that strengthen AAC use across everyday routines.
