10 Apps to Gift to an AAC SLP
November 11, 2013 7:30 am 1 CommentIt’s definitely time to think about the holidays because they are almost here. Apps are often a great gift for... [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
Teaching Core Vocabulary with Direct Instruction Strategies
November 9, 2013 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsVocabulary instruction involves a systematic TEACHING process. Core vocabulary words are harder to represent with pictures but still need to... [Read More...]
Fun Friday: Holiday Shopping with a Purpose, Part 1
November 8, 2013 8:15 am Leave your thoughtsThe holidays are prAACtically here and depending upon the holiday traditions you celebrate they may be closer than you realize.... [Read More...]
31 Posts You May Have Missed in October
November 4, 2013 6:00 am Leave your thoughtsStrategy of the Month Building Participation Building Participation with Older Learners Classroom Participation Community Participation PrAACtical Thinking Second Annual AAC... [Read More...]
Core Word Vocabulary Classroom Kit by Gail Van Tatenhove
November 3, 2013 6:45 am 2 CommentsNeed some help with core vocabulary teaching? Check out The Core Vocabulary Classroom Kit by Gail Van Tatenhove. Really awesome visual supports to... [Read More...]
Fun Friday: 5 AAC Tips for Talking About Halloween After it is Over
November 1, 2013 7:00 am Leave your thoughtsLanguage learning involves talking about events in the past, present, and future. Since Halloween is over, it is a perfect... [Read More...]
How I Do It: AUTISM AND AAC: FIVE THINGS I WISH I HAD KNOWN by Deanne Shoyer
October 31, 2013 6:45 am 9 CommentsWe are so pleased to have connected with Deanne Shoyer from Small But Kinda Mighty and even happier that she... [Read More...]
PERCEPTION and PRESUMING COMPETENCE!
October 28, 2013 6:00 am 4 CommentsA Few Great Posts From Around the Web to Illustrate This: His Body Does His Feelings by A Diary of... [Read More...]
Strategy of the Month: Community Participation
October 26, 2013 9:45 am Leave your thoughtsCommunity participation and communication for AAC users is an integral part of of developing, growing up, and having inclusive opportunities.... [Read More...]
Halloween Recipes for Cooking AAC Style!
October 24, 2013 9:30 am Leave your thoughtsCooking is a great activity as the platform for meaningful language experiences for both children and adults. Halloween often involves... [Read More...]