How can camp staff support participants who use AAC? Today, we learn about this from Nadia Jafri, an SLP on the Augmentative Communication Team at KidsAbility Centre in Ontario. Many thanks to Nadia and KidsAbility for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdmEEE5lMRQ&ab_channel=KidsAbilityCentreforChildDevelopment
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June is designated as a month to raise awareness about aphasia so we can’t pass on the opportunity to feature this video by Cissy Cheng, who works with Dr. Rajinder Koul at the University of Texas at Austin. This presentation was hosted by the Centre for AAC at the University of Pretoria. In this video, we learn about some of the ways that AAC can be implemented in interventions for aphasia. Enjoy! Many thanks to the CAAC, Ms. Cheng, and her mentor, Dr. Koul for this helpful video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7eNn5tpQ68&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication
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Most people with complex communication needs use AAC devices and apps with picture symbols. Today, we return to the Simon Technology Center at the Pacer Center to learn from AT Specialists Elizabeth Barry and Jacqueline Wilkie. In this video, they review various options for symbol-based AAC apps for iOS devices. You can download the resource list for this presentation here. Many thanks to the presenters and The Simon Technology Center for this helpful webinar. Working with individuals who prefer text/print rather than AAC symbols? You can see their review of text-based apps in an earlier post. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjiZ5O8RwyM&ab_channel=SimonTechnologyCenter
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Individuals with strong language and literacy skills often prefer text-based AAC tools rather than those that use picture symbols. In today’s featured video, we learn about the options from AT Specialists Elizabeth Barry and Jacqueline Wilkie from the Simon Technology Center at the Pacer Center in Minnesota. In this presentation, they discuss some of the important features and issues to consider in helping AAC users select a text-based AAC app. Both free and paid apps are included in their review. You can download the handout for this session here. Many thanks to Elizabeth, Jackie, and the Simon Technology Center for this helpful webinar. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZUxrsnta4M&ab_channel=SimonTechnologyCenter
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Looking for information on how to use Acapela My-Own-Voice? Today’s featured video was made by the Jay S Fishman ALS Augmentative Communication Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. We are grateful to them for providing this helpful video. You can view additional presentations on this topic here. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO-qbylvKAc&ab_channel=JaySFishmanALSAugComProgram
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Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty have some exciting things planned for June. Their video preview gives a heads-up of what’s to come and recaps some intervention tips. Take a look. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjvxWUYIXRk&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
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In recognition of ALS Awareness Month, today’s video features several individuals living with ALS who tell us about their experiences with eyegaze for communication, computer access, and more. Many thanks to the panelists and to the organization I Am ALS for this insightful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Ui8woBzcU&ab_channel=IAMALS
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How can we effectively support students with challenging behaviors and complex communication needs? In today’s featured video, we learn from SLP and AT Specialist Keri Huddleston who shares ideas and resources to foster positive interactions, reduce frustration, and improve the learning environment. You can access the handouts for this session here. This is an archived presentation hosted by ECHO Voices of the Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP). We are grateful to OTAP and the to Keri, the presenter, for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GoiaXxO4bc&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
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When individuals need switches for alternative access, the process of selecting which switch to use can be complex. In today’s featured video, we learn about the process used by the team at Colorado’s Statewide AT and AAC Program. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvRjL80wsXA&ab_channel=SWAAAC
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How can teachers incorporate robust AAC use during shared reading lessons? AAC SLP Vicki Clarke of Dynamic Therapy Associates has some helpful thoughts and tips. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSHCvO9OFhQ&ab_channel=VickiClarke%26AACChicksatDTASchools
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