Several of you have reached out to express appreciation for the videos by Dr. Barry Prizant that were shared in recent months. In this one, he discusses effective strategies for building strong collaborative relationships with families. Thanks to Presence Learning for making this available.
Today, we return to the Presence Learning site for more videos by Dr. Barry Prizant. In this 2-part sequence, he discusses strategies for preventing problem behaviors in schools. You can view the Q & A section (Part 2) here.
In this week’s featured video, we hear from noted ASD researcher and clinician, Dr. Barry Prizant, who discusses some of the challenges faced by individuals with autism and alternative ways to understand and address these challenges. He places a high priority on understanding the perspective of individuals with autism and their families, something that can be a powerful force for change in our service delivery. “There’s no such thing as autistic behavior; It’s all human behavior.” There are lots of prAACtical implications of this perspective and the focus on reflective practices. Enjoy, “Uniquely Human: A Different Way to See Autism and Create Pathways to Success.” Thanks to Presence Learning for producing and hosting this video.
Happy Sunday, AAC friends, and a joyous Easter to those who celebrate. We have a free online conference opportunity to share with you and, of course, some AAC posts you might enjoy. The UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities offers its annual online conference on Saturday, April 6th. The featured speakers are Erin Sheldon (“Nothing about me without me:” Build your supported decision-making toolbox!) and Tabi Jones Wohleber (Ready, Set, Communicate: AACtion steps to AAC Implementation). For more information and a registration link, you can visit this page. There is no cost for this event. And now, let’s look at some of the past posts from our prAACtical week. Monday – April Year of Core Vocabulary & School Year of Core Vocabulary Words Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: On Transitioning from Paper-based to High-Tech AAC Thursday – School Year of Core Vocabulary Words... [Read More...]
Whether by birth or by choice, families play such an important role in our lives. They’re the focus of this edition of Throwback Thursday so if it’s a topic of interest, here are some posts to browse. Videos Growing Up with AAC in the Family Parent’s Guide to AAC Assessment From Presence to Contribution – A Family’s Journey Towards an Inclusive Life Family Collaboration by Dr. Barry Prizant Empowered Families in the World of AAC Parent-Implemented AAC Intervention for Young Children AAC Explainers for Parent & Staff Training Parent Collaboration in AAC Therapies AAC en Español: 3 Introductory Videos for Parents Helping Parents Model AAC at Home Articles AAC Intervention For Multicultural Families – Similarities and Differences Across Cultures Faces of AAC: Making It Work in A Busy Family Parent Coaching & Tele-AAC PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: The Family Book PrAACtical Research: Effects of Parent Instruction on SGD Use... [Read More...]
Whether by birth or by choice, families play such an important role in our lives. They’re the focus of this edition of Throwback Thursday so if it’s a topic of interest, here are some posts to browse. Videos Growing Up with AAC in the Family From Presence to Contribution – A Family’s Journey Towards an Inclusive Life Family Collaboration by Dr. Barry Prizant Empowered Families in the World of AAC Articles Faces of AAC: Making It Work in A Busy Family PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: The Family Book Emergency Preparedness for the AAC Family AAC Therapy: Putting Parents in Charge
Happy Sunday, AAC friends, and Happy Father’s Day to those who are celebrating. In the US, it is Juneteenth, a day of commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Whether this is a time for celebration or thoughtful reflection in your household, we wish you well. If you have a little extra time and energy, we have some AAC posts for you to browse through. Monday – AAC-friendly Resources for Juneteenth Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: AAC & Aphasia Thursday – Throwback Thursday: AAC Assessment & Intervention for People with Aphasia :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Still have an appetite for AAC? Here are a handful of past posts to browse. Faces of AAC: Making It Work in a Busy Family PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: The Family Book Family Collaboration by Dr. Barry Prizant From Presence to Contribution: A Family’s Journey Toward and Inclusive Life From... [Read More...]
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts that you may have missed in your busy week. Monday – Language Experience Surveys: 3 Ideas for AAC Implementation Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: SMoRRE Partner Training Supports Thursday – How I Do It: AAC Practitioners, Part 2 Friday – Autism Acceptance Month 2022: AAC App Discounts ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you have the time, check out these posts from the archives. Faces of AAC: Making It Work in a Busy Family PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: The Family Book Family Collaboration by Dr. Barry Prizant How I Do It: Digital Connections With Families to Support AAC Users Using Visual Sidekicks to Support Language Intervention From Presence to Contribution: A Family’s Journey Toward and Inclusive Life
Happy Sunday, AAC friends, and Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there. Here are some posts that might be of interest. Monday – PrAACtically Juneteenth: AAC Ideas for Learning & Celebration Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week – Effective Coaching of AAC Partners Thursday – Asking Good Questions During Interactive Book Reading with AAC Learners :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Still have an appetite for AAC? Here are a handful of past posts to browse. Faces of AAC: Making It Work in a Busy Family PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: The Family Book Family Collaboration by Dr. Barry Prizant From Presence to Contribution: A Family’s Journey Toward and Inclusive Life From ‘No AAC’ to ‘AAC All Day, Every Day!’ Autism and AAC: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known
Hello, AAC friends! Like many of you, we’ve been settling into new routines and sheltering in place. Here are some posts from our prAACtical week. Monday – Free Communication Tools for Patients with COVID-19 Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Telepractice for Children Who Use AAC Thursday – How I Do It: Digital Connections With Families to Support AAC Users ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you have the time, check out these posts from the archives. Faces of AAC: Making It Work in a Busy Family PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: The Family Book Family Collaboration by Dr. Barry Prizant Using Visual Sidekicks to Support Language Intervention From Presence to Contribution: A Family’s Journey Toward and Inclusive Life