January 6, 2021
by Carole Zangari -
In today’s featured video we learn from AAC SLP Sara Ayars from Bellevue, Washington about their district’s experience in supporting core vocabulary across many schools and classrooms. Hosted by the Special Education Technology Center (SETC), “Big Core Roll Out: One District’s Plan for Implementing Core Vocabulary” will be very insightful for school districts and AT specialists who want to improve access to supports for core vocabulary. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-7a9WpGj-w&ab_channel=SETCSpecialEducationTechnologyCenter You can learn more from Sara on her Instagram, @saraayars_slp, account here.
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Tagged With: core vocabulary, video
December 30, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
In our final Video of the Week for 2020, we’re honored to share a video recording of an AAC user chat with civil rights legend Judy Heuman hosted by CommunicationFIRST. Moderated by two AAC users, Bob Williams and Hari Srinivasan, this discussion was held in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://communicationfirst.org/aac-users-chat-with-judy-heumann/?fbclid=IwAR0Rr68qPyqSd4W-9GBfbe7tXgLIThSfF5cl1Jss0b0gSQWwQGCAie-XNqg —
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Tagged With: Communication Bill of Rights
December 23, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
It’s a busy week so we thought this would be a good time to share some short videos by New Zealand Speech and Language Therapist Sophia Cormack. Enjoy! Introduction to AAC Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmsdLzQW5G0&list=PLSWI226_FFQVvnW5Jv6PeZoX8wTK99FZN&index=2&ab_channel=SpeechinaSec Introduction to Core Boards Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB_brGVYg7w&list=PLSWI226_FFQVvnW5Jv6PeZoX8wTK99FZN&index=1&ab_channel=SpeechinaSec How to Use a Core Board in 7 Games Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4FGg3-W_gk&list=PLSWI226_FFQVvnW5Jv6PeZoX8wTK99FZN&index=3&ab_channel=SpeechinaSec
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Tagged With: core vocabulary, explainer, video
December 16, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Writing goals for various aspects of communicative competence can be tricky, even for experienced professionals. Today, we’re pleased to share a video on this topic by Melanie Melton, Heather Patton, and Jaime Lawson. This session was part of the 2020 AAC in the Cloud Conference hosted by CoughDrop. You can download the handout for this session here. We are grateful to the presenters and to CoughDrop for this helpful video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zcMSmcdZcE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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Tagged With: AAC goals
December 9, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
It’s a good day for learning from people who use AAC. In today’s featured video, Karanveer Singh shares his journey in using AAC via different access methods. Many thanks to Karanveer and the Special Education Technology Center for this helpful presentation. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0iLIviL-o&ab_channel=SETCSpecialEducationTechnologyCenter
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December 2, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Even before we can create full sentences or create grammatically correct utterances, we are driven to tell the stories of our lives. Being able to share where we’ve been, what we’ve done, and how that felt is important for both children and adults. In today’s featured video, special educator April Weitkamp discusses how she helps students who use AAC develop their skills in writing personal narratives. Many thanks to April and the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) in Washington for this helpful presentation. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QqBhtQF4M&ab_channel=SETCSpecialEducationTechnologyCenter
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November 25, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Helping paraprofessionals become skilled AAC partners is a priority for both school-based professionals and families for students with complex communication needs. In today’s featured video, we hear about this topic from Robby Vickery and Kyle Delahanty, SLPs at the Colorado Facility School. The handout for this presentation can be downloaded here. Many thanks to Robby and Kyle, as well as to CoughDrop for this archived presentation from AAC in the Cloud 2020. Direct Link to Video -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1iQrUEz-U&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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November 18, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
AAC and literacy apps are a great combination. In today’s featured video, Deanne Shoyer, of Small But Kinda Mighty, shows us how her son uses one of his AAC apps along with Book Creator to build language, literacy, and academics. Take a look. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdZoDIdol_A&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=SmallButKindaMighty You can learn more from Deanne here and through these free resources that she created. Learn & Play Outside Guide Planetary Sensory Walk Recipes
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Tagged With: Literacy & Literacy Instruction, Mobile Devices Phones & Apps
November 11, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
With all the stress of the past few weeks, we thought it would be a good time for a little treat. Today, we’re sharing a sample lesson featuring veteran special educator Amy Campbell. Take a look as she finds a recipe on Tarheel Reader and demonstrates the use of AAC while making a fun snack. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEW8pUA_UcY&ab_channel=AmyCampbell You can learn more from Amy here.
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Tagged With: lessons & lesson plans, PODD/Pragmatic Organized Dynamic Display, video
November 4, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help people with AAC needs develop the skills they need for authentic communication. In today’s featured video, SLP Liz Heisler shares thoughts about the interaction of communicative functions, the context or environment, and the communication partners. Many thanks to Saltillo and Ms. Heisler for this helpful presentation. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LrFLb1qhnM&ab_channel=Saltillo
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Tagged With: communication functions/intent, Intervention & Instructional Strategies, partner skills & training, video