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Video of the Week: Models for Coaching AAC Partners

October 4, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Models for Coaching AAC Partners

AAC practitioners are well aware of the need to support communication partners. But what is the best way to coach them as they develop new skills? In this featured video, hosted by ECHO Voices, AAC SLP and AT Specialist Heidi Rabe reviews some options. You can view the handouts for this archived webinar here.  Many thanks to Heidi and the Oregon Technology Access Program ECHO Voices team for this informative presentation. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o1QwLaYq-A&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI 

Video of the Week: A Deep Dive into AAC Modeling

July 26, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: A Deep Dive into AAC Modeling

Aided language input is an important AAC facilitation strategy. In today’s featured video, we learn about using this evidence-based strategy from Tanna Neufeld of Summit AAC and Autism Support. Originally presented for the 2023 AAC in the Cloud Conference, this presentation addresses some of the stumbling blocks to effective implementation. You can obtain the handout for that session here.   Many thanks to Tanna and the CoughDrop conference team for making this recorded presentation available.  Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojUcZBM2CgI&ab_channel=CoughDrop

Video of the Week: Modeling & an AAC Implementation Plan

June 7, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Modeling & an AAC Implementation Plan

After a new SGD arrives, attention shifts to helping the AAC user integrate it into daily life. Shannon Archer discusses how having an AAC implementation plan can promote communication and language learning in today’s featured video. This session was originally presented at AAC in the Cloud, a free online conference organized by Coughdrop. Many thanks to Shannon and the CoughDrop team that puts on the AAC in the Cloud Conference each June for this helpful presentation.   Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYZNEjwF-G4&ab_channel=CoughDrop 

Video of the Week: AI Language Models & AAC

April 26, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: AI Language Models & AAC

Curious about the role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in AAC? In today’s featured video, we learn about a Google Research project on this topic conducted by Stephanie Valencia, Richard Cave, Krystal Kallarackal, Katie Seaver, Michael Terry, and Shaun Kane. This session was part of the Association for Computing Machinery Computer-Human Interaction (ACM CHI) Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems   Many thanks to the presenter, Stephanie Valencia, and ACM CHI for this intriguing session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbbU68156K0&ab_channel=ACMSIGCHI

Video of the Week: Getting Started with AAC Using the Motivate, Model, & Move Out of the Way Approach

April 5, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Getting Started with AAC Using the Motivate, Model, & Move Out of the Way Approach

There is an art and a science to supporting families who are getting started with AAC or rebooting their AAC plan. In today’s featured video, we learn from veteran AAC/AT specialist and special educator Kate Ahern. Many thanks to Kate and The Angelman Academy for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50M-DQOSVa4

Video of the Week: Helping Parents Model AAC at Home

March 8, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Helping Parents Model AAC at Home

Looking for ways to support families who are strengthening their AAC practices? There’s no one better than Jill Senner and Matt Baud to guide us with research-supported strategies and prAACtical tips. Thank you to Jill, Matt, and the Oregon Technology Access Program ECHO Voices for this informative presentation. You can obtain the handouts for the session here.  Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGK0JzjInOg&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI 

Video of the Week: Video Models & Visual Supports for AAC

September 7, 2022 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Video Models & Visual Supports for AAC

Video modeling and visual supports are evidence-based instructional strategies that don’t get as much attention as they deserve. In today’s post, we feature AAC/AT specialist and special educator Kate Ahern, of AAC Voices, in a video that provides helpful information and tips for implementing these strategies. Thanks to Kate and the Angelman Academy for making this wonderful webinar available.  Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpzHt_yN6A&ab_channel=AngelmanAcademy