Video of the Week – Including People Who Use AAC in Qualitative Research

March 6, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week - Including People Who Use AAC in Qualitative Research

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 

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Video of the Week: Collaborative AAC-focused Therapy Sessions

February 28, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week: Collaborative AAC-focused Therapy Sessions

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

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Video of the Week: Promoting AAC & Peer Engagement in Inclusive Classrooms

February 14, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week: Promoting AAC & Peer Engagement in Inclusive Classrooms

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 

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Video of the Week: An AAC Perspective on Finding Your Passion

January 31, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week: An AAC Perspective on Finding Your Passion

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

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Video of the Week: Publishing in AAC

January 24, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week: Publishing in AAC

Many years ago AAC pioneer Dr. David Beukelman challenged us to write about our AAC work in his editorial aptly called “The weakest ink is stronger than the strongest memory.” Today, we turn to ISAAC and a panel discussion with important information for those who have considered submitting a manuscript to ISAAC’s AAC Journal. In this post, we learn from AAC Journal Editors Dr. Rose Sevcik and Dr. Mary Ann Romski, who are joined by AAC Editorial Assistant Jackie Brown and Melody Harris, the Taylor and Francis portfolio manager. Whether or not you would like to publish in the AAC Journal, this archived webinar will give you valuable insight into the process of manuscript preparation, submission, review, and publication. Many thanks to the presenters, the moderator (Dr. Sarah Blackstone), and to ISAAC for this helpful presentation.   Direct link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7PEyguGGTs&ab_channel=InternationalSocietyforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication%28ISAAC%29 

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Video of the Week: Getting Ready for February’s School Year of Core Vocabulary Words Older Student Lessons

January 17, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week: Getting Ready for February's School Year of Core Vocabulary Words Older Student Lessons

Are you working with older students who are learning to use core vocabulary words on their AAC systems? Guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty worked with a team of volunteers to come up with some fun activities and materials for you to use. Here’s a sneak peek at the things you’ll find in their guest post next week. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy9LaUHwDwQ&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore

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Video of the Week: Fun with Core Vocabulary

January 10, 2024 by - 1 Comment


Video of the Week: Fun with Core Vocabulary

In today’s post, we’re adding a bit of lighthearted fun to core vocabulary instruction. Thanks to Speech with Joe for the smiles!  Explore his YouTube channel for more AAC fun.      Direct Link to Videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqvbWwCnJs0&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYmAuDkMhNA&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5zoCONs4dU&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmniwDFd-QU&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe   

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Video of the Week: Supporting AAC During Classroom Instruction

January 3, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts


Video of the Week: Supporting AAC During Classroom Instruction

Do you know someone who wrestles with how to support beginning AAC users during classroom instruction? Today, we feature videos from Special Educator Heather Cacioppo of Full SPED Ahead, who shares her experiences and perspectives on including AAC in curricular learning. Many thanks to Heather for providing a teacher’s perspective on supporting students with AAC needs.  Direct link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDMj2PlQFE0&ab_channel=FullSPEDAhead

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Top AAC Videos of the Year: 2023

December 27, 2023 by - Leave your thoughts


Top AAC Videos of the Year: 2023

There is so much valuable AAC content in videos these days. Here are some favorites from PrAACtical AAC readers. Helping Parents Model AAC at Home AAC Apps for Visual Scene Displays AAC Modeling at Home TELL ME – AAC in the Preschool Classroom AAC with Eddie the Elephant Helping School Staff Model AAC in the Classroom Baking with AAC

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