1. PODD PRESENTATION Melanie Delacruz Sravanthi Karumanchi

2. What is PODD? A method of teaching language through aided symbols Visual representation. Helps in two way communication. Communication happens all the time. Communication is NOT just an activity. PODD IS A VOICE AND NOT A TASK. Puts the intent of the message first

3. Do’s of PODD Receptive input – model all the time – Communication happens all the time – model, pause, provide opportunities for communication Acknowledge that communication is a priority Make something out of your mistakes and the child’s mistakes too Have to use it to get familiar with it

4. Don’ts of PODD Do not expect anything in return Hold the hand and point i.e., force the child Jump to the activity pages.

5. Different type of PODD books in the classrooms One icon per page book – visually impaired students Nine icons per page Twelve icons per page Twenty icons per page Reduced size twelve and twenty icons per page – Very easy to carry around for staff – Important to focus on what is good for the child

6. Why do we need different books? Each book is designed for expressing an expanded range of communicative functions typically seen in expressive communication for specific age range. Size of the icons – Suits the child’s range of access – Visual skills – Fit into daily environment to communicate

7. How do we start? Start using the first two pages – quick words – Lots can be said with the first two pages Once comfortable, select one pragmatic branch and model it

8. Difference between ‘more to say’ and ‘I have something to say’ I have something to say – To get the student’s attention – To initiate communication More to say – only way to get the pragmatic branches Steps to get to pragmatic branches – I have something to say – More to say – Pragmatic branches To get to quick words – I have something to say – The first two pages are quick words

9. Difference between ‘oops’ and ‘uh-oh’ Oops – Use it if you are on the wrong page Uh-oh – If something happens within the natural context

10. Brainstorm Feedback from the group Quick words Pragmatic branches

11. Lets practice Quick words Pragmatic branches

12. Questions Any questions?

13. Feedback Please give us feedback – What do you want to see in the new school year? – How can we help to make it easier?