12/08/2025
We SLPs are obviously big fans of speech—but we also know that talking is just one modality among many, and it’s not the most accessible one for every learner. So why put limits on communication?
Our new review “Total recall, starring the total communication approach” demonstrates how students’ comprehension gets a major boost when we augment spoken language in the classroom with signs, visual aids, role play, and other communication modalities. Get practical tips for collaborating with colleagues to implement this ultra-effective strategy (and earn 9 minutes of CE credit) by clicking over to https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Total-Recall-starring-the-Total-Communication-approach
The research: https://doi.org/10.1177/02656590251315598
[Visual description: Image text reads, "Total Communication. Speech is just one part of the picture." Cartoon of two adults and several children engaging in a rich, multimodal communication environment, including AAC, reading, writing, gestures, and talking.]
