August 18, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
We’re delighted to share this presentation by AAC SLP Tabi Jones Wohleber which was part of the 2021 Angelman Syndrome Foundation Family Conference. In this video, Tabi discusses the role of AAC and multimodal communication and shares strategies for supporting communicative development at home. She also explains the components of robust AAC systems and how to move toward those for individuals with Angelman Syndrome. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td6Xj7YGFFI&ab_channel=AngelmanSyndromeFdn
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August 11, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
It’s been exciting to see some of the changes in the AAC world related to diversity and inclusiveness. Today, we return to view an archived presentation from AAC in the Cloud, a free virtual event hosted by CoughDrop. In this video, Janet Callahan discusses issues of heritage language and AAC and her family’s experience with them both. You can download the handouts for this session here. We are grateful to Janet and CoughDrop for making this important presentation available. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qf-VMkBF7Y&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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August 4, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
Visual scene displays are an underutilized resource in AAC systems. In today’s featured video, six researchers discuss their work and apply it to clinical practice. Many thanks to ISAAC for hosting this panel presentation and the researchers, Michelle Therrien, Christine Holyfield, Emily Laubscher, Nimisha Muttiah, Jessica Caron, and Salena Babb, for sharing their work in this panel format. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2uE6R7yKOE&ab_channel=InternationalSocietyforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication%28ISAAC%29
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July 28, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
Tabi Wohleber-Jones’ ‘Model as a MASTER PAL’ materials for AAC partner training has a devoted fan base, and with good reason. The content is well-developed and thoughtfully assembled into a training series. In previous posts, we’ve shared videos that other AAC content creators developed based on Tabi’s work. Today, we return to hear more from AAC specialists Jeanna Antrim and Maggie Judson, who combine some of the original modules and add their ideas to this fine material. Many thanks to Jeanna, Maggie, and, of course, Tabi, for generously sharing your work on training communication partners. Enjoy! Appropriate Prompting and Let the Child Lead Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUNdcSY9CVk&list=PLNGgQuCbUIxnho9N7hB0pCT9kv3XKqp5c&index=8&ab_channel=basscAAC Engage Naturally Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwdkNIY5RY&list=PLNGgQuCbUIxnho9N7hB0pCT9kv3XKqp5c&index=9&ab_channel=basscAAC
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July 21, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
Creating environments where AAC is readily accessible and widely appreciated is important to AAC stakeholders, whether they are professionals, families, or individuals with complex communication needs. Today, we feature a presentation from AAC in the Cloud by AAC SLPs Amanda Hartmann and Barbara van’t Westende that addresses how we can break down barriers to foster a community of AAC acceptance and support in school settings. Many thanks to Barbara, Amanda, and to CoughDrop for this helpful session. You can download the handout for this presentation here. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASZ55EWtRv0&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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July 14, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
How can students who use AAC benefit from inclusive education and how can we support them in the process? In today’s featured video, we head to Australia to learn from Dr. Amelia Edwards of Two Way Street and Dr. Leanne Longfellow of Inclusive Education Planning. In this recording, they address barriers to effective inclusive education and how to surmount them. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIm-J4U1s7A&ab_channel=InclusiveEducationPlanning
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July 7, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
We’re big fans of Tabi Jones-Wohleber’s Model as a MASTER PAL series, so when we discovered video presentations using this material we knew we had to share it here. Previously, we posted a set of videos by Amanda Sheriff which covered MASTER PAL Modules (see that here). In today’s post, we’re featuring two AAC specialists familiar to PrAACtical AAC readers, Jeanna Antrim and Maggie Judson. These wonderful videos are based on Tabi’s series and provide lots of prAACtical information. Many thanks to Jeanna, Maggie, and, of course, Tabi, for generously sharing your work on training communication partners. Enjoy! Module 6: Motivate Module 7: Statements More Than Questions
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June 30, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
In today’s featured video, Dr. Yoosun Chung, an Associate Professor at George Mason University and President of USSAAC, shares her perspectives and experiences with ableism as a professional, parent, and person who uses AAC. This session was presented at AAC in the Cloud 2021, organized and hosted by CoughDrop. We are grateful to Dr. Chung and to the wonderful team at CoughDrop for this valuable presentation. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phDBrb-ehOM&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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June 23, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
Visual scene displays (VSDs) offer benefits to some people with AAC needs but don’t always get adequate consideration during the assessment process. In today’s video, AAC SLP Carolyn Buchanan, from the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST), discusses the benefits of VSDs and reviews popular apps that feature this method of displaying vocabulary. Many thanks to Carolyn and the fine team at FAAST for this informative video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k_uM8kE0nA&ab_channel=FAAST%2CInc
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June 9, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
Here in the US, June is the month that we use to build awareness of and support for people with aphasia. Today’s video is from the AAC in the Cloud Conference, hosted by CoughDrop, and features the work of SLPs Amanda Gunn and Caitlin Mueller. We are grateful to CoughDrop and the presenters for making their work readily available. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cJuqi95ctI&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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