In order to be able to communicate effectively using AAC, we need to have opportunities to do so. There is a lot that we can do to create opportunities for communication. The questions we ask, the statements we make, the language we use, and the ways in which we organize and arrange the environment can create opportunities for communication. Technically:
Creating opportunities for communication refers to how we set-up the environment and/or interact with an item of interest to encourage an individual to use AAC.