Making It Work: The PrAACtical Side of Therapy to Teach Requests
January 26, 2013 1:49 pm 2 CommentsThis month we’ve been talking about requesting and choicemaking, specifically how to teach it. Today, we’ll put it into 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
Integrating AAC Instruction with Curriculum Standards
January 25, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsMany of our prAACtical AAC friends are members of ASHA’s Special Interest Group (SIG) on AAC and are able to... [Read More...]
AACtual Therapy: Running AAC Groups
January 24, 2013 12:56 am 2 CommentsWe are just delighted to share the AACtual Therapy of Arizona-based SLP, Deanna Wagner. We’ve known Deanna by reputation for... [Read More...]
“Can I ask you a question?” Using Language Experience Surveys
January 23, 2013 6:03 am 3 CommentsWant to give your AAC learners more frequent opportunities to interact with others? We love using Language Experience Surveys for... [Read More...]
Still More AAC Handouts from ASHA, 2012
January 21, 2013 6:07 am Leave your thoughtsHope that many of our prAACtical friends are working on proposals for the 2013 ASHA Convention in Chicago. To inspire... [Read More...]
A PrAACtical Look at Video Modeling
January 20, 2013 5:51 am Leave your thoughtsThe research base for using video modeling as a tool to help AAC learners understand what to do is well-documented.... [Read More...]
Communication Book Round-Up
January 18, 2013 5:54 am Leave your thoughtsWorking on a communication book for someone with AAC needs? Here are some posts on that topic. The PrAACtical Power... [Read More...]
How I Do It: Encouraging AAC Implementation
January 17, 2013 5:47 am 26 CommentsNothing makes us happier than hearing AAC success stories. It’s thrilling to hear of folks who are using AAC tools... [Read More...]
5 Resources for Your AAC Therapy Designed by Teachers & SLPs
January 15, 2013 12:21 pm Leave your thoughts2012 was certainly the year that saw an explosion of SLPs and teachers authoring materials that they offer for sale.... [Read More...]
How to Use a Countdown Board
January 13, 2013 5:48 am 3 CommentsWe’re big fans of visual supports and strategies that help individuals with AAC needs have a clear understanding of what... [Read More...]