Understanding Rett Syndrome by Sally-Ann Garrett
February 26, 2014 6:00 am 5 CommentsWhen we did our graduate training, there was little or no mention of Rett Syndrome, a genetic disorder involving a... [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
A PrAACtical Look at Access YouTube
February 25, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsAs we all know, there are many prAACtical ways to use YouTube videos to support AAC learning. When we’re looking... [Read More...]
Video of the Week: Direct Selection Using Laser Pointers
February 23, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsLooking for ways to support communicators with physical challenges? Laser pointers can be one way to provide access to communication... [Read More...]
AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week 8, February 2014
February 22, 2014 6:00 am 1 CommentSuch a great week of prAACtical fun at the 31rst Annual Conference of the North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association. Inspiring... [Read More...]
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...]
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...]