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...]
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
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...]
Video of the Week: Understanding PECS
February 9, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsWhile most SLPs know at least a little something about PECS, the Picture Exchange Communication System, there are also quite... [Read More...]
AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week #6, February 2014
February 8, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsSunday: Video of the Week: Angling Switches for Better Access Monday: Strategy of the Month – Some PrAACtical Thoughts on... [Read More...]
Fast FAACt Friday: Accidental Access
February 7, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsWhat was the first technology that allowed teachers and SLPs to use personal computers in their work with students who... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Experiences
February 5, 2014 6:00 am 1 CommentWhat do you wish you had known when you started providing AAC services? Awhile back, we posed this question on... [Read More...]
Some PrAACtical Thoughts on Positive Reinforcement
February 3, 2014 6:00 am 4 CommentsSLPs know that positive reinforcement is a key therapy tool with an evidence base for many types of AAC learners.... [Read More...]
Video of the Week: Angling Switches for Better Access
February 2, 2014 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsHaving great AAC technology is not much help if the client can’t access it, but sometimes big access issues can... [Read More...]