An AAC App from the Ivory Tower- SpeakAll &SpeakMore
July 28, 2013 6:00 am 5 CommentsWe first introduced SpeakAll, an app from Purdue University more than a year ago. Dr. Oliver Wendt explained how SpeakAll (free)... [Read More...]
Author Archives for Robin Parker
AboutRobin Parker
Robin Parker Robin Parker is a professor of speech language pathology who has loved supporting the communication and language of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders for more than 20 years. One of her professional passions is spreading the word about PrAACtical AAC. “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." Helen Keller
Friday Fun: 8 AAC Learning Activities that are Fast & Free
July 26, 2013 6:30 am Leave your thoughtsGet ready to increase your AAC knowledge in a fun and fast way. Read, watch, share, & learn: Learn about... [Read More...]
Random App of Kindness Giveaway: Talk About Food
July 23, 2013 10:58 am 6 CommentsIt’s a summer prAACtical Random App of Kindness giveaway! Thanks to the generosity of Hump Software (& Celeste Helling), we have... [Read More...]
What’s the connection?- Core Vocabulary & Visual Schedules
July 22, 2013 10:00 am 1 CommentBecause it seems there has been a lot of emphasis... [Read More...]
AAC: 4 Ways to Develop Self Advocacy Skills & Become A Self Advocate
July 20, 2013 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsSelf Advocacy comes in many shapes and forms for all learners. We all need to have a level of self... [Read More...]
5 Great Ways to Help People with AAC Needs Develop Inner Speech
July 19, 2013 8:00 am 3 CommentsInner speech is important. Recent research has strengthened our belief that developing inner speech is an important strategy for many people... [Read More...]
Apps to Prepare, Learn, & Talk About Summer Vacations
July 16, 2013 7:00 am Leave your thoughtsVacations are great! But all great vacations need preparation because new experiences and change can be stressful even if the... [Read More...]
Employment is for Everyone!
July 14, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsEmployment is for Everyone. Work is more than work in that we often define ourselves by what we do, we... [Read More...]
Creating Communication Opportunities for the ‘Older’ Learner
July 13, 2013 9:00 am 1 CommentThe Strategy of the Month involves AAC and the ‘older learner’. The ‘older learner’ involves a range of ages (We... [Read More...]
Visual Schedule Myths Live On..
July 11, 2013 7:00 am 2 CommentsThere are many myths about visual schedules for learners with special needs. Those myths multiply for older learners as well... [Read More...]