What to Say When a Teacher Says “AAC Just Isn’t Working for This Kid”
These conversations can be hard, and how you respond makes a huge difference.
A Script for Objections You May Hear
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You walk into a classroom to check in on an AAC student. You ask how things are going. The teacher finally verbalizes what you suspected. They haven’t bought in completely and share, “Honestly, I just don’t think this device is right for her.”
Or maybe you hear, “He never touches it unless you’re here,” or the one that stings the most, “I don’t really know what I’m doing with it.”
These conversations can be hard, and how you respond makes a huge difference.
Below are the seven most common things classroom staff say when AAC carryover isn’t happening, and the responses that honor their experience and move things forward.