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How I Do It: Supporting Spanish-speaking AAC Learners

October 19, 2020 by - Leave your thoughts

How I Do It: Supporting Spanish-speaking AAC Learners

We’ve been on a mission to add our support to the population of AAC users from Spanish-speaking communities, so when AAC SLP Deanna Wagner shared this piece she wrote on strengthening her Spanish language skills, we knew we wanted to share it. Here in the US, where speaking a second language isn’t as highly valued as it should be, many professionals struggle to become confident in languages other than English. In this post, Deanna shares her tips for strengthening her Spanish so that she can better serve the families she supports. In addition, she provides a helpful table of AAC apps that are available in Spanish that you won’t want to miss. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Building Spanish Language Skills As an AT professional who supports families who speak Spanish at home, I am always looking for ways to brush up on my AAC vocabulary and Spanish terminology.  I am not a native... [Read More...]

PrAACtical AAC Spanish Language Initiative

May 13, 2019 by - 3 Comments

PrAACtical AAC Spanish Language Initiative

We couldn’t be more excited that the world’s AAC experts will be coming together in Mexico next summer for the ISAAC 2020 Conference. In recognition of this wonderful event, we’re excited to embark on a new project here at PrAACtical AAC. We hope that you will support this initiative and help us get this new project off the ground. PrAACtical AAC en Español is our effort at supporting the Spanish-speaking community and we are thrilled that this will be headed up by AAC specialist and veteran SLP, Deanna Wagner. Many of you are familiar with Deanna through her work in Arizona, her presentations around the world, her articles on the wonderful blog AAC Girls, and her guest posts on these pages (like her AACtual Therapy posts here and here, and videos such as this one).  Over the next few months, she will be coordinating efforts to build a collection of Spanish-language... [Read More...]

PrAACticamente Conectados: Proyecto ComuniCAAdos

June 6, 2025 by - Leave your thoughts

PrAACticamente Conectados: Proyecto ComuniCAAdos

On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In this month’s post, Claudia introduces us to an important new project, ComuniCAAdos. Please support this effort if you can. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Iniciamos el mes de Junio compartiendo una iniciativa innovadora y profundamente significativa para la comunidad hispanohablante de personas que usan Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa: el proyecto ComuniCAAdos. ComuniCAAdos no es solo una propuesta más; es un espacio único, creado por y para personas que utilizan sistemas de CAA, con el objetivo de construir una comunidad virtual donde puedan conocerse, compartir, expresarse y fortalecer su identidad comunicativa. Surge desde las voces de quienes, muchas veces, no han tenido oportunidades reales de conexión con otras personas que se comunican como ellas. Lo... [Read More...]

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: CAA – La Evaluación

May 2, 2025 by - Leave your thoughts

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: CAA - La Evaluación

On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In this month’s post, Claudia addresses a key aspect of AAC services, assessment of people with complex communication needs. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Este mes queremos acercar a la comunidad hispanohablante un tema clave para avanzar en una implementación efectiva de la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA): la evaluación. La evaluación en CAA no es solo un primer paso, sino un proceso fundamental para reconocer, comprender y potenciar las competencias comunicativas de personas que enfrentan desafíos en su comunicación cotidiana. Evaluar implica mirar más allá de lo evidente, observar cómo la persona ya se comunica, interpretar sus intenciones, comprender su contexto y descubrir todo el potencial que puede desarrollarse con los apoyos adecuados. Contar... [Read More...]

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: Conferencia de ISAAC Español

April 4, 2025 by - Leave your thoughts

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: Conferencia de ISAAC Español

On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In this month’s post, Claudia tells us about an upcoming AAC conference hosted by ISAAC Español. With presenters from 5 Spanish-speaking countries, this conference is sure to offer a wealth of learning experiences. Please support this work if you can. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: El mes pasado hablamos de ISAAC y los invitamos a conocer sobre el Capítulo de ISAAC Español, que reúne a profesionales, usuarios y familias de los países de habla hispana. Este mes de abril queremos invitarlos a la Jornada de ISAAC Español, un evento diseñado para compartir conocimientos, experiencias y avances en el campo de la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA). La comunidad hispanohablante de ISAAC Internacional se reúne en... [Read More...]

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: ISAAC Español

March 7, 2025 by - Leave your thoughts

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: ISAAC Español

On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In this month’s post, Claudia tells us about ISAAC Español. Check it out and support these efforts if you can.  You can find the online membership form here. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Comenzamos el mes de Marzo haciendo una invitación a todos los lectores de PrAACtical AAC que hablan español, o que conocen a usuarios de CAA, familias y profesionales de habla hispana  a unirse a nuestro capítulo de ISAAC español. https://isaac-online.org/english/about-isaac/members/membership/isaac-espanol/ ISAAC, la Sociedad Internacional para la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa, es una organización de miembros que trabaja para mejorar las vidas de niños y adultos con necesidades complejas de comunicación. https://isaac-online.org/english/about-isaac/ En ISAAC Español, estamos construyendo una comunidad vibrante y comprometida con... [Read More...]

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: Proyecto CAAmigos Angelman

February 7, 2025 by - Leave your thoughts

PráctiCAAmente Conectados: Proyecto CAAmigos Angelman

On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia introduces us to an exciting project blending AAC and literacy for individuals affected by Angelman Syndrome. Claudia provided an email address for anyone who would like to join or get more information.   ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Damos la bienvenida a febrero, compartiendo la experiencia a un año de iniciar el Proyecto CAAmigos Angelman, un programa de Alfabetización Emergente y CAA para personas con Síndrome de Angelman en Latinoamérica. Desarrollado e impulsado por FAST Latam (organización sin fines de lucro). www.cureangelman.lat El Programa se desarrolla basado en la evidencia de la Instrucción Integral de Alfabetización Emergente. (Karen Erickson, Erin Sheldon, Caroline Musselwhite) En el proyecto los estudiantes con Síndrome de Angelman ... [Read More...]

PrAACtically Hanukkah: Resources & Activities for an AAC-friendly Celebration

December 23, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

PrAACtically Hanukkah: Resources & Activities for an AAC-friendly Celebration

The 8-day celebration of Hanukkah begins this week. In recognition of the holiday, we’re sharing some AAC-friendly resources that might be helpful to those who celebrate or are learning about this festival of lights. This treasure trove of resources from Gateways includes symbols for prayers and songs, social narratives, instructions for lighting the menorah, Hanukkah fire safety, games, and activities. Hanukkah Resources Hanukkah Crafts with Visual Directions by Simply Visual Communication Boards for Hanukkah and Christmas for AAC Users by Susan Berkowitz Hanukkah Short Story Comprehension and Retell with Visuals by MollyB SLP Hanukkah Shared Reading | Project & Trace Chart Worksheet by Cooper’s Crayon Box Digital Token Boards FREEBIE (Hanukkah Edition) – BOOM Cards by Speech Bop Hanukkah/Dreidel Classroom Supports by Miss Laidlaw’s Classroom Free Spanish / English “My Hanukkah” Emergent Reader Mini-book by Miss Shibz Hanukkah recipes and books from PreK Pages Silly Hanukkah Joke Tellers for Kids... [Read More...]