September 25, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
When individuals with AAC needs are excluded from research studies, it limits the growth of the knowledge base regarding effective practices in many ways. One barrier to their participation relates to researchers’ limited understanding of ethical and practical ways to inform people with complex communication needs about the risks and potential benefits of particular research studies and obtain their consent to participate, should they choose to do so. Today’s video features the work of doctoral student and SLP Jacinta Pennacchia from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne who explores the issues and discusses ways to address these barriers. Many thanks to Jacinta, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne for this presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YF7ARJXQT0
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September 18, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty have some exciting things planned for October. In this video preview, Lindsay gives a heads-up of what’s to come. Take a look. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ie_WXqjp_Q&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
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September 11, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Storytime with AAC is an innovative program that can be replicated in local libraries. Learn about it and get inspired by this presentation from Elena Dukhovny, Polina Rubanova, and Sabena D’souza with guest speaker Himani Hitendra. You can obtain the handout and support material here. Today’s featured video is an archived presentation from the 2024 AAC in the Cloud Conference, founded by CoughDrop. Many thanks to the presenters and the fine conference team for this impactful session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijiSXPuxDhI&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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September 4, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
How can families re-engage their efforts to support communication? Join us as we view this archived video from AAC parents Kelly Meissner, Karen Hoerst, and Cori Stell, which offers ideas on how to move forward with AAC. Many thanks to the presenters and the Angelman Syndrome Foundation for making this session from their 2024 Family Conference available to all. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P61WSo_M48
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August 28, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Living with a communication disability can be exhausting, and AAC practitioners often fail to recognize the complex calculations involved in daily AAC use. In today’s video, we feature AAC user Isaac Baldry, who discusses the practical challenges and helps raise awareness about these issues. Many thanks to Isaac and MonTECH MT for this important presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGp3tqlBKzA
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August 21, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
If you work with older students who are learning to use more core vocabulary in their AAC systems, check out this series from AAC SLPs Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty. Today’s video features the next edition of the Older Student version of the School Year of Core Vocabulary Words series. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx4PHstUNhE
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August 14, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for a way to support families who are getting started with AAC or want to reboot their efforts to include it in everyday life? Today’s video features AAC SLPs Tabi Jones Wohleber, Rachael Langley, and PrAACtical AAC’s own Carole Zangari, providing an overview of the free materials available through the Stepping into AAC project. Many thanks to all of the presenters and the Angelman Syndrome Foundation for recording this session as part of their 2024 Angelman Syndrome Family Conference and making it available. If this sounds like a good fit for you, check out the Stepping Into AAC resources here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0sHcsUZw3A
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August 7, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
In many instances, families have inadequate support for their loved ones with AAC needs. Today’s video features educational consultant and AAC specialist Heather Roach, who discusses strategies to strengthen AAC practices through effective teaming. This video is an archived presentation from the 2024 AAC in the Cloud Conference sponsored by Forbes AAC and Open AAC. Many thanks to the conference organizers, sponsors, and the presenter for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_OQ0ZWhdnA
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July 31, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Many professionals are familiar with the SETT framework for AT-related problem-solving and decision-making. In today’s video, we feature a presentation by SLP Danielle Brown, who helps us understand how this process works for individuals with AAC needs. Many thanks to Danielle for this helpful presentation and to Vicki Clarke for hosting it on her channel. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXju4hSZ-rQ&ab_channel=VickiClarke%26AACChicksatDTASchools
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July 24, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Here in the US, some educators and therapists have begun to plan for the upcoming school year. Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty will be returning to their monthly posts in the Older Student version of the School Year of Core Vocabulary Words. Take a look at this sneak preview to see what they have in store for August. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA2CdMRm86U&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
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