The ‘Real’ Pre-requisites to AAC Device Use
February 25, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsHow long did you practice your driving skills before you took your driver’s license road test? A week? A month?... [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
Video of the Week: The Importance of Using Visual Supports
February 24, 2013 6:00 am 1 CommentWe’re always looking for great materials to share with colleagues and parents about topics related to AAC. This video by... [Read More...]
Math, Science, and AAC
February 22, 2013 6:00 am 1 CommentIn an earlier post, we began sharing content on AAC and inclusion based on articles from ASHA’s Special Interest Group... [Read More...]
How I Do It: Supporting Teachers of Students with AAC Needs
February 21, 2013 6:00 am 18 CommentsWe couldn’t be happier to have a guest post by Jane Farrall for our How I Do It series. Jane... [Read More...]
What’s New? VIVIVOCA
February 20, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s always exciting when we see new ideas take shape in AAC tools. Take a look at the research on... [Read More...]
“It gives me the feeling of love.”
February 18, 2013 6:02 am 2 CommentsAlthough we struggle on a daily basis to facilitate good AT implementation with children who have significant communication challenges, the... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Puppet Power
February 17, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsWe are huge fans of using music in AAC intervention and have learned so much from talented music therapists who... [Read More...]
Beyond Requesting: Thoughts on Teaching Interrogatives
February 16, 2013 9:24 am 2 Comments. A few weeks ago we talked about AAC intervention to teach someone how to convey information that others want... [Read More...]
Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day
February 15, 2013 6:00 am 3 CommentsWe have learned so much by working with children with Angelman Syndrome (AS) over the years. Because they generally have... [Read More...]
AACtual Therapy: Fun & Functional Vocabulary
February 14, 2013 6:00 am 3 CommentsWe are delighted to have Shareka Bentham back to share another post about the AACtual therapy she provides to little... [Read More...]