5 Ways to Use Sequenced Message SGDs and Apps
August 15, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsWe’ve been having fun with sequenced message communicators and apps this summer. Yes, they’ve been around for a long time,... [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
Magic Moments with Tellagami
August 12, 2013 6:00 am 3 CommentsLooking for ways to engage older learners with age appropriate materials? Searching for fresh ideas for AAC and language practice?... [Read More...]
5 Free Resources for Making Communication Boards & Visual Supports
August 8, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsBecause sometimes you need something quick, simple, and free. 1. Quick Pics from the Patrick Ecker AAC site 2. ConnectAbility’s... [Read More...]
Strategy of the Month: Back to School with AAC
August 3, 2013 6:00 am 4 CommentsHere in the US, August is Back-to-School month. Throughout this month, we’ll try to post ideas and resources to help... [Read More...]
5 Things to Remember About AAC Technology
August 1, 2013 6:00 am 2 CommentsAAC technology is awesome. It really is. But it isn’t always ‘the answer.’ Here are a few things we try... [Read More...]
5 Resources for Social Narratives
July 29, 2013 6:00 am 2 CommentsSocial Stories™ are a research-supported strategy for helping people to better understand situations and concepts by making these events and... [Read More...]
Working with Older Learners: Supporting Carryover of AAC Skills
July 27, 2013 6:30 am Leave your thoughtsOne of the biggest challenges that SLPs face is how to help the communicator use new skills outside the therapy... [Read More...]
5 Things to Consider About Assigning ‘Homework’ for Your AAC Clients
July 25, 2013 6:19 am 2 CommentsPracticing skills outside of therapy is a good way to extend the learning process and generalize skills to functional environments.... [Read More...]
Make it PrAACtical; Create Your Own PECS-style Book
July 24, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsThere’s nothing that says ‘exciting’ like seeing a little person have their first successful experience with AAC. I had just... [Read More...]
Video of the Week: AT Assessment for People with Motor and Sensory Difficulties
July 21, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsSLP Jane Korsten is well known to many as the author of the popular program, Every Move Counts, and for... [Read More...]