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
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: communication functions/intent, Intervention & Instructional Strategies, partner skills & training, video
October 28, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we best empower people with AAC needs to achieve their goals, become autonomous, and fully develop their sense of self? Today, we learn from Stephanie Faso, a graduate student in Communication Studies at San Francisco State University, who discusses this topic and ways in which ableism impacts our perception of individuals with AAC needs. This presentation was hosted by USSAAC with the support of ISAAC. We are grateful to those organizations and to Stephanie for this important webinar. You can download the handout for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCjY9e2mUxc&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=InternationalSocietyforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication%28ISAAC%29
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: & Empowerment, AAC Users & Perspectives, advocacy, self-advocacy, self-determination, video
October 21, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Descriptive teaching is a strategy that is widely recommended to support AAC learners. In today’s featured video, we highlight a quick explainer video that captures the essence of this important strategy. Many thanks to Becca Eisenberg, of Language During Mealtime, for this fun video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUKE2i_VnYY&ab_channel=LanguageDuringMealtime
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: descriptive teaching, Language facilitation strategies
October 14, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we strengthen our AAC teams and position them to best serve individuals with complex communication needs? In today’s featured video, we hear from Dana Nieder, who has experienced AAC as a parent and a professional. In this video, she shares her thoughts on team leadership and engagement. This was originally presented as part of PaTTAN’s AAC Talks event. Many thanks to Dana and PaTTAN for making this presentation available. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfNJo8rdXAo&list=PLCkBP2csbOsstD9Wga4bgj-ZK0-zcRLkr&index=1&ab_channel=PaTTAN
Filed under: Video of the Week
October 7, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for a motivating AAC activity that is fun for both children and adults? In today’s featured video, SLPs Heather Prenovost and Brittany Toney share ideas on creating and using photo albums to promote AAC use. This activity can be used at home, at school, and in therapy. Many thanks to Heather, Brittany, and Saltillo for creating and hosting this video. You can download the planning form discussed in this presentation here. If you need the no-tech communication board, click here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX8iB85oNjU&ab_channel=Saltillo
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Families caregivers and home, Language experiences and activities, videos
September 30, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
For individuals with complex communication needs who have motor limitations, access to AAC can be elusive. In today’s featured video, we learn from OT Carrie Luse who co-directs the AT Lab at Community Vision. In this archived presentation from the Wyoming ECHO Project, Carrie helps us understand the options for physically accessing AAC systems and explains ways that we can help AAC learners be successful. There are a number of helpful handouts for this webinar that you can access here. We’re grateful to Carrie and the University of Wyoming ECHO Project for creating this presentation and making it freely available. Direct Link to Video – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pRdflqYNSHy4htjMOy50AD1hXwrXRnce/view
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: alternative access, Scanning, video
September 23, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Many of you have written to share how much you appreciate the resources we’ve shared as part of the Year of Core Vocabulary Words series. If you are new to that series, you might be interested in today’s featured video. We were thrilled to discover this overview created by SLP Brenda Del Monte from the Special Education Technology Center. Brenda shares her thoughts on using this approach in educational settings. Thank you, Brenda! Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWZCmT_r42k&ab_channel=SETCSpecialEducationTechnologyCenter
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: A Year of Core Vocabulary Words, videos
September 16, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
It’s difficult to find enough instructional time during the school day to address all of the goals and priorities that we have for AAC learners. In today’s featured video, Dr. Lori Geist shares ideas for how we can integrate the teaching and practice of core vocabulary with emergent literacy activities and routines. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Many thanks to Dr. Geist and to the amazing team at CoughDrop for creating and sharing this wonderful presentation that was part of the AAC in the Cloud 2020 Conference. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1VCXGsPKaM&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=CoughDrop
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: core vocabulary, emergent literacy, Intervention & Instructional Strategies, videos
September 9, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Mounting AAC devices and switches is a bit intimidating to some AAC service providers, so when I saw that the wonderful team at Tobii Dynavox created a video on this topic, I marked it for sharing with you. In today’s featured video, you’ll learn about different kinds of mounts, their components, and get some ideas about deciding which one is the best for a particular individual. Many thanks to Tobii Dynavox for creating and sharing this presentation. Direct Link to – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdaDOwIF-Ho
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: assistive technology, mounting
September 2, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
It can take a lot of practice to learn how to write a successful SGD funding report. In today’s featured video, SLP Teri Wofford, of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, guides us through the process and shares some of her best tips. Many thanks to Terri and the University of Wyoming ECHO Project for this helpful presentation. You can download the handout here. Direct Link to Video – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mv6Qy1PH6il3VUJKGGinhV_IcfdK1lkh/view
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Documentation & Report-writing, Funding & Insurance