Make It PrAACtical: Adapted Writing Tool
February 21, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsIt seems like we’re always looking for the ‘perfect’ tool to help some of our prAACtical friends. Yes, we have... [Read More...]
Author Archives for Carole Zangari
AboutCarole Zangari
Carole Zangari has been involved in the practice and teaching of AAC for over 30 years. She is a professor of speech-language pathology and has been fortunate to have been able to introduce many children and adults to the world of AAC. "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt
Converting Disordered Natural Speech to Clear Synthetic Speech
February 20, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsOne of the exciting things about being in an AT-related field, is watching new developments in technology. Many of us... [Read More...]
5 Ways to Build Awareness of the Power of Communication
February 19, 2014 6:00 am 1 CommentAwhile back I helped a graduate student clinician lead a session with some children who do not yet have AAC... [Read More...]
More Thoughts about Reinforcement in AAC Therapy
February 17, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsWhen we’re teaching AAC, our preferred means of responding to learners is with natural consequences, expansions, extensions, and verbal encouragement.... [Read More...]
Video of the Week: Dealing with Feelings
February 16, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsLike many of you, we’re often working with clients to help them better understand and express their emotions. This set... [Read More...]
AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week #7, February 2014
February 15, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsSunday: Video of the Week – Understanding PECS Monday: Strategy of the Month – Using Positive Reinforcement to Support AAC Learners... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Peek: Wheels on the Bus
February 13, 2014 6:00 am 2 CommentsWe were in a classroom awhile back, supporting a little fellow in circle time, and it just felt like something... [Read More...]
5 Things to Do When AAC Learners are Inconsistent
February 12, 2014 6:00 am 5 CommentsWe’ve had some interesting conversations recently with colleagues who firmly believe that AAC learners have to be consistent in the... [Read More...]
Supporting Children in the Pediatric ICU
February 11, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsIf there is anything scarier than having a very sick child in the ICU, it has to be when that... [Read More...]
Using Positive Reinforcement to Support AAC Learners
February 10, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsIn terms of reinforcement, Jamie kept me on my toes. Initially, she preferred to be by herself so that she... [Read More...]