ACE + Pause

All-Communication Expansion With an Expectant Pause for Independent AAC Use

ACE + Pause upgrades your AAC sessions by pairing rich aided-language modeling with a strategic, expectant pause. After you model a target word or phrase, you create a brief silence that invites the learner to activate their device, point to a core board, or sign on their own—turning passive observation into active communication practice and accelerating functional language growth.

Why use ACE + Pause?

• More spontaneous device activations. Expectant pauses boost independent AAC responses by providing clear, low-pressure opportunities to “talk.”
• Stronger generalization of modeled language. Repeated cycles of model → pause → learner turn help phrases transfer from adult demonstrations to the learner’s everyday communication.
• Built-in data collection. Each pause provides a concrete trial to tally successes and shape future targets, aligning with ACE’s data-driven approach.