FREE AAC in the Moment | Everyday Routines & AAC Modeling Guide

AAC in the Moment is a FREE 8-page guide designed to help SLPs, caregivers, and educators incorporate AAC modeling naturally into everyday routines.

Whether you're an SLP looking for a simple resource to support caregiver education or a parent wanting practical ways to model AAC at home, this guide provides real-life examples you can start using right away!

What's included:

• 5 everyday routines with practical AAC modeling examples
• Core vocabulary to model during familiar activities
• Real-life scenarios showing how to recognize and respond to a child's communication attempts
• Simple, parent-friendly explanations of AAC modeling
• Helpful reminders that encourage natural, meaningful communication

Everyday routines included:

• Getting Ready to Go Outside
• Snack Time
• Playing With Toys
• Cleaning Up
• Reading a Book

For SLPs: Use this guide during caregiver coaching sessions, share it with families for home carryover, or use the scenarios to demonstrate how AAC modeling can support different communication functions, including requesting, commenting, and protesting.

For Parents & Caregivers: Learn how to model AAC during activities you're already doing, without needing to plan extra activities or require your child to imitate you.

No extra materials or preparation needed! Simply download the PDF and start finding opportunities to model AAC throughout the day.

Created by Model Everyday LLC.