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April 10, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for a tool to boost self-determination and supported decision-making? Today, we learn about a very helpful tool, Talking Mats, from Speech Language Therapist Fin O’Driscol. In the featured video, she discusses how Talking Mats are used at the Pace School in the UK. Many thanks to Fin and The Pace Centre for this informative video. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxnRaWiFOGY&ab_channel=ThePACECentre
April 3, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
As we age, our communication needs often change. In today’s featured video, AAC advocate Anthony Arnold shares his thoughts on this with John Halloran of the Center for AAC and Autism. Many thanks to Anthony and John for this insightful conversation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zdEPgoC_DI&ab_channel=CenterforAACandAutism
March 27, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
While it is not necessary to begin your AAC journey with paper-based communication tools, this is a route many people take. In today’s featured video, we learn from Keira Fewtrell of Smartbox Assistive Technology, who addresses some of the myths and realities of transitioning from no-tech to high-tech AAC. Many thanks to Keira and Smartbox for this helpful presentation. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMxpP1jpWas&ab_channel=SmartboxAssistiveTechnology
March 20, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Do you work with older students who are learning to use core words in their AAC systems? In today’s post, Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty provide a preview of things to come with their post on April resources for the wonderful School Year of Core Vocabulary – Older Student Lessons series. Take a look. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0a9QVneu5M&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
March 13, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Sometimes, you need a quick video on aided options in AAC to share with someone who is brand new to the concept of communicating with technology. Today, we feature one by Dr. Jennifer Bergstrom from Salus University. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bGnZHVW5fg&ab_channel=SalusUniversity
March 6, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Recently, the International Journal of Qualitative Methods published a special issue entitled Accessibility and Inclusion: Advancing the Use of Qualitative Research Methods for All. Today, we feature a video by Megan Walsh, of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, who was the lead author of one of those articles, Including People Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Qualitative Research: Can You Hear Us? Many thanks to Dr. Walsh for this plain language overview of this research. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjP6LUMbDc&ab_channel=CP-Achieve
February 28, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
What happens when creative OTs and SLPs team up to jointly plan and conduct therapy sessions that support communication and literacy in individuals who are learning to use AAC? In today’s featured video, we learn from SLP Melissa Petersen and OTs Mackenzie Hess and Mackenzie Light about their approach to developing functional and engaging lessons. Many thanks to the presenters and the AbleNet for this fun presentation. You can obtain the handout for this session, with links to each 7 downloadable lesson plans, here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp5rFeVfOOY&ab_channel=ableUOn-demandProfessionalDevelopment
February 21, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty are back with a preview of what’s ahead with the March resources as they continue the School Year of Core Vocabulary – Older Student Lessons series. If you are working with older students who are learning to use core vocabulary words on their AAC systems check out the materials they developed along with their team of volunteers. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKjdIdwRe4&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
February 14, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
How can we better support students with AAC needs in inclusive learning environments? Today, we learn about this important topic from Dr. Elizabeth Biggs and Erin Turner as they are interviewed by special educator and inclusion advocate Tim Villegas. This podcast and recording was sponsored by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. Listen in for an interesting perspective on how to go beyond academics in inclusive educational environments to support peer relationships. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyRGSMuUpus&ab_channel=MarylandCoalitionforInclusiveEducation
February 7, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
The Dynamic AAC Goals Grid 3rd Edition (DAGG 3), is a recently updated tool used in AAC assessment, goal setting, and progress monitoring. You can learn more about it in this video overview hosted by LinkAssistive Technology. Many thanks to the presenter, Lena Kondratheva, and LinkAssistive Technology for this helpful presentation. We are grateful to the DAGG creators (Vicki Clarke and Holly Schneider, with the support of Tobii Dynavox) for the vision and effort in creating this tool and to Tobii Dynavox for its continued support of it. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm-uNhvSkEQ&ab_channel=LinkAssistiveTechnology