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March 28, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
As March draws to a close, we extend our welcome to guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty, who are back with another set of core vocabulary resources for teaching older students. Today, this dynamic team has a rich array of materials and suggestions to help them build fluency with the April core vocabulary words. They also discuss how to support AAC users during a popular classroom activity, shared reading. SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE- Older Student Lessons The Google Slide Resources Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- April 2024 Welcome back to the School Year of Core – Older student lessons for middle school to adult learners. How are things going? How are the resources working for you and your learners? We would love your feedback and your ideas. If you have any slides that you find work especially well for your students and adult learners, please... [Read More...]
January 31, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Today’s featured video, Finding Your Passion, will brighten your day. Karanveer Singh, winner of the 2024 Edwin and Esther Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture Award, shared thoughts on finding your passion in this witty, insightful presentation. Many thanks to PRC Saltillo for sponsoring this important award and to ATIA for livestreaming this event from their conference in Orlando and making it available for the AAC community. Our appreciation and hearty congratulations to this year’s awardee, Karanveer Singh. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWPiwPebPEI&ab_channel=ATIA
December 28, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Welcome to the first post in the School Year of Core Vocabulary Words – Older Student Lessons Series! In this post, guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty focus on a selected set of words to highlight for the month. In addition to their wonderful slide decks with activity ideas, they also share helpful implementation tips for using descriptive teaching/talking. Finally, don’t miss the data collection forms specific to Level 1 and Level 2 words. SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE- Older Student Lessons INTRODUCTION- January 2024 Happy New Year! Welcome back to a new School Year of Core Series, School Year of Core – Older Student Lessons (SYOC-OSLs), which was created for individuals in middle school through adulthood. We hope that this new year brings joy, peace, and fulfillment to you and your learners. Thank you for continuing to pursue new ways to support your students and adult learners to communicate... [Read More...]
September 6, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Learning from AAC users and hearing the lived experiences of those who use AAC is a powerful and important experience. Today, we hear from Ashley Mohesky, winner of the 26th annual Edwin and Esther Prentke Distinguished Lecture Award. Ashley, a licensed mental health counselor who uses AAC, presented this lecture in Orlando at the 2023 ATIA Conference. We are grateful to Ashley for this session and to ATIA for hosting the presentation. Many thanks to PRC Saltillo for sponsoring this event each year, and to Gail Van Tatenhove for chairing the selection committee. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGNQRbNXp2I&t=686s&ab_channel=ATIA
August 2, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for ideas on how to support AAC learning with fun, engaging activities? In today’s featured video, Beth Waite LeFevre and Emily Cunningham from PRC Saltillo discuss activities to help AAC communicators use their SGD, AAC app, or communication boards. Many thanks to Beth, Emily, and the team at PRC Saltillo for this helpful webinar. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nmqh-jijqw&ab_channel=Saltillo
May 17, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Calling all animal lovers! Whether caring for pets, visiting a farm or zoo, or just watching funny critter videos together, the animal kingdom offers many ways to gain language and AAC skills. In today’s featured video, Courtney Maholtz and Heather Prenovost from PRC Saltillo share thoughts on how to capitalize on experiences with animals in building communication skills. Here are the links to the handouts they discuss in this presentation. Stepping Stones to AAC Organization Tool Stepping Stones to AAC Reference Tool WordPower 96 location Board Unity 84 Sequenced Board LAMP Words for Life Board Many thanks to Courtney and Heather for these great ideas and for the support of PRC Saltillo in hosting this fun session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FRpra4jyVc&ab_channel=Saltillo
May 10, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support AAC users as they transition to adult life? In today’s featured video, we get some good information and practical tips on this topic from Deanna Morrow, Micaela Smith, and Heather Prenovost. You can download the suggested messages for medical interviews here. You can also obtain the presentation handout. This presentation was hosted by PRC Saltillo. We are grateful to them and to the presenters, Deanna, Micaela, and Heather for this prAACtical session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqJKxvZ5nBY&ab_channel=Saltillo
January 25, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Learning to integrate AAC into typical daily routines takes time and a little support. In today’s featured video, provided by PRC Saltillo, Heather Prenovost and Beth Waite-Lafever lead us through preparing some yummy cupcakes with a touch of AAC. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AxZYnN8El0&list=PL-7d4kfMclvg1UwdKNR8fxVtaj-oURh6G&index=33&ab_channel=PRC-SaltilloAACApps Resources mentioned in the video include a Stepping Stones to AAC Organization Tool and Reference Sheet. You can download the manual communication boards below. WordPower 96 location Board Unity 84 Sequenced Board LAMP Words for Life Board Many thanks to Beth, Heather, and PRC Saltillo for making and sharing this fun video.
October 5, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Although many people who experience post-stroke aphasia don’t regain much functional speech and language, only a small percentage are offered the opportunity to communicate with AAC. In today’s featured video, SLPs Michelle Retzlaff and Amanda Hettenhausen provide a wealth of information on supporting people with aphasia. We’re grateful to the presenters and to PRC Saltillo for creating this content and making it available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ySbtTk2xkk&ab_channel=TouchChatApp
April 7, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
We’re ending the week with some wonderful resources shared by AAC expert, Lauren Enders. In her continuation of the Goal Writing series, she reviews some important tools that can help in determining which skills to target when writing goals for AAC learners. You can see other posts in this series using the links below. AAC Goal Writing with Lauren Enders 5 Common Challenges Laying a Solid Foundation :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: In the first post of this series, you learned that you are in good company if you find AAC goal writing to be intimidating. Thankfully, you were also assured that despite the learning curve, you CAN write meaningful goals for AAC learners given the right tips, tools, and guidance. In the second post, you learned how the Four Communicative Competencies (Linguistic, Operational, Social, and Strategic) (Light et al., 1989, Light & McNaughton, 2014)) plus Psychosocial or Emotional Competency (Light & McNaughton, 2014, Blackstone... [Read More...]