Receptive Reading Skills Through AAC

When we think about reading and writing, we often picture speaking, typing, or handwriting. But for AAC users, literacy can look different—and that doesn’t make it less meaningful. Rebecca Gianforte, BCBA, break down the difference between receptive and expressive literacy skills and explore how students can demonstrate understanding without verbal speech. From identifying sight words in a field of options to matching words with pictures, using verbs on a device, or building phrases like “riding bus,” AAC users show comprehension in powerful ways.

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