August 28, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
We’ve heard from many of you about the wonderful training resources that Tabi Jones-Wohleber created for the Model as a MASTER PAL series so when we came across Amanda Scheriff’s set of videos using these materials, we knew that you’d enjoy. Amanda created 6 videos that you should take a look at if you’re interested in helping parents and others gain a better understanding of AAC supports. Thank you, Amanda Scheriff of the LABBB Educational Collaborative for bringing the MASTER PAL series to life. You can see the videos here: Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5a Module 5b
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Tagged With: MASTER PAL, partner training, Tabi Jones-Wohleber
August 21, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Do you know someone who wants to get familiar with the basic idea behind PODD books and PODD on the iPad? In today’s video, AAC parent Tracey Campbell demonstrates different forms of PODD and explains how they work to fellow parent Jenny Trott. The relaxed format makes this video a good one to share with those who are just getting familiar with the concept of communicating via PODD. Many thanks to Tracey and Jenny for this helpful video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p5eH1u1j40&t=23s
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Tagged With: communication book, PODD
August 14, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for information on doing AAC assessments? Today, we turn to Saltillo to an archived webinar by SLP Heather Miller Schwarz that covers some of the things you’ll need to know to get started. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyhCerq6SAY
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Tagged With: AAC assessment, Saltillo
August 7, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help AAC users who aren’t crazy about books to engage and enjoy shared reading? AAC SLP Chana Feinstein has lots of wisdom and prAACtical ideas to share, courtesy of AAC in the Cloud & the wonderful team at CoughDrop. You can download Chana’s handout here. Want to learn more from Chana? Check out her previous presentation on engaging young learners here.
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Tagged With: Chana Feinstein, engagement, shared reading
July 31, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Appropriately programmed AAC device? Check! Engaging communication style? Check! Multimodal communication? Check! Interesting storybook? Check! Multiple communication systems? Check! Aided language input? Check! Let’s pull it all together and see some lovely examples of reading with AAC from the Beenleigh School. Enjoy! Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrhBeWRfC1k&fbclid=IwAR1o-szfopgUI4gnVrywjrknXed1UWy0LPDZIRbLhH2DGDLMpE1GHlfvJM4 The Very Itchy Bear Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igdwa-laGfQ No, David! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii1hwdMKoME
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Tagged With: Books, reading
July 24, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Here in the US, we still have a few weeks of summer left and that gives us an opportunity to squeeze in a little more AAC. For today’s video, we turn to the Pacer Center, Minnesota’s Parent Training and Information Center, with Elizabeth Barry (Pacer Center) and Meghan Kunz (PRC) as our guides. They offer lots of helpful information and practical ideas for boosting AAC use during summer activities and events. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://livestream.com/pacercenter/events/8482946/videos/191312134
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Tagged With: family, home, summer
July 17, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Join us as we head back to AAC in the Cloud to learn from and with Alyssa Hillary Zisk as they stretch our thinking about different kinds of tools that can be used for communication. You can obtain their session handout here and read their guest post here. Many thanks to Alyssa and to the wonderful team at CoughDrop for making this insightful session available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=379&v=slofUe6q3QY
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July 10, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Some emergent communicators, particularly those with significant vision difficulties, benefit from symbols that they can touch and hold. In today’s featured video, we hear from Elizabeth Torrey, an SLP at the Early Learning Center at the Perkins School for the Blind. Elizabeth helps us better understand some of the ways in which we can use object symbols to represent activities, things, places, people, and other concepts. Many thanks to Elizabeth and to the Perkins School for creating and sharing this helpful information. You can download the handout for this session here. Want to learn more about communication and object symbols? Here are some past posts that may be of interest. Direct Link to Video – https://www.perkinselearning.org/videos/webcast/tangible-symbols
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Tagged With: object symbols, Perkins School for the Blind, tangible symbols
July 3, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Today we return to the AAC in the Cloud archives for another enlightening presentation, this time on multimodal communication. In this session, Stephanie Fuller and Saoirse Tilton discuss the varied ways that people communicate and remind us of the importance of considering the full palette of communicative options when interacting with children and adults who have complex communication needs. Many thanks to CoughDrop for hosting this conference and to Stephanie and Saoirse for their insightful session. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=837&v=4VSQC2QJYpo
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Tagged With: AAC in the Cloud, multimodal communication
June 26, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
If you train people on AAC concepts and strategies and are looking for ways to get participants engaged with the material, this week’s video is not to be missed. SLP Vicki Haddix works as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis, where she shares the knowledge and skills she gained as an AAC SLP in various practice settings with graduate student SLPs. Her presentation at the 2019 AAC in the Cloud Conference, a free event hosted by CoughDrop, provides an overview of research supporting the use of hands-on activities in training sessions and gives detailed information on specific activities that you can embed into your AAC classes, parent trainings, and professional development. Head over to the AAC in the Cloud site to see her presentation and download the handout so that you have links to the videos and other resources that she discusses. Many thanks to Vicki for this... [Read More...]
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: partner training, professional development