How to Use Alternative Communication to Maximize Vocalization

There are times to do that. But if you have someone that's regularly vocalizing and even maybe has some a co-it skill, then you want to maximize that first before you sort of let that go by the wayside. And I think it's easier for people to maximize that vocalizing and see if they can sort of parlay that into speech like your friend who was switching from something difficult like Nicholas to something easier like Nick. If you think about syllable complexity, that's a much easier thing to say Nick than to say Nicholas. Whenever you make it easier, you also increase the likelihood that there will be reinforcers available that that will strengthen. It kind of snow