Commenting to the Max!
February 21, 2012 4:26 pm 2 CommentsCommunication and language involves so much more than requesting. Without much effort, communicators with typical language development and even delayed... [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
People are Similar Even if They Speak Different Languages
February 18, 2012 11:44 pm Leave your thoughtsWe just had a conversation (one of many) about teaching someone how to USE an AAC device. A colleague who... [Read More...]
Random Apps of Kindness
February 12, 2012 4:52 pm Leave your thoughtsEarly Valentine’s Day Surprises! From time to time we find out about free apps for holidays, other special occasions, or... [Read More...]
5 Genius Reasons to Discover & Love MeeGenius
February 11, 2012 12:58 pm Leave your thoughtsBooks, books, and more books! We love reading, personally and professionally. We found this e-book site and it just... [Read More...]
Magic Moments with Toca Boca Doctor
February 10, 2012 10:21 am Leave your thoughtsMagic Moments: AAC Intervention with Apps You Love- ... [Read More...]
Why a Listening Only Approach is Not Good Enough?
February 7, 2012 5:35 am Leave your thoughtsNot only is a Speech Only Approach not good enough, but a Listening Approach is also not good enough… Because... [Read More...]
Learning about AAC Strategies in the Community….
February 3, 2012 5:30 pm Leave your thoughtsHow we integrated AAC strategies into a community event… The name of our website is PrAACtical AAC. We continue to... [Read More...]
Speaking Up- Too Late?
January 23, 2012 5:51 pm Leave your thoughtsAAC & The Art of the Unconventional Conversation, Carole’s post from Saturday, recounts a young girl who some people might... [Read More...]
Speak Out: Conference Favorites
January 16, 2012 5:42 pm Leave your thoughtsJust returned from the 19th Annual Statewide Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Conference (under full disclosure, I am the... [Read More...]
5 Ways to Support Multimodal Communicators
January 13, 2012 5:39 pm Leave your thoughtsLike you, we are always looking at ways to take communication and language to the next level. We’re never really... [Read More...]