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# Caregiver Training

The visual below clearly shows that learners spend a significant amount of their time at home. Therefore, the importance of family involvement to support AAC implementation should be recognised and supported by schools.

<figure><img src="https://1318237862-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFOWxZCo15kDb05bXFElL%2Fuploads%2FqrcAYhxjETSKpTIzTjeg%2FAAC%20Policy%20Time%20at%20Home%20.svg?alt=media&amp;token=9d736483-734a-4e06-92ba-2722eb8f14eb" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Average AAC user's week</p></figcaption></figure>

For this reason, our Partnerships schools felt it important to offer training and information to families and care givers. One school provided weekly Makaton signs of the week within their newsletter, another offered Wednesday modelling practice for half hour after school.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Discussion Point! Caregiver Training</mark>

<mark style="color:blue;">What are ways your setting could offer caregivers and families training or guidance to support AAC use at home?</mark>

Examples could include:&#x20;

AAC coffee morning

Curated Youtube playlist&#x20;

Online session on using core boards at home&#x20;


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