February 19, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help older learners who are still developing their language skills become readers and writers? Today, we feature an archived presentation on this topic by special educator Christy Palmquist and SLP Heather Prenovost. Listen in as they discuss strategies and resources for adolescent learners. Many thanks to PRC Saltillo and the presenters, Christy and Heather, for making this available. You can obtain the handout for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sAaJM9JesI
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: adolescent, literacy
February 12, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can AAC be used to support academic learning and social skill development? In today’s featured video, SLP and AT Specialist Elisa Parker teams up with Tara Wineinger, also an AT Specialist, to share their experiences with this in the Park Hill School District. Many thanks to the presenters for this wonderful webinar and to Saltillo for hosting it. You can download the handout for this session here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEdGP_SwqZc&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: AAC implementation, school
February 5, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we create educational settings that support the communicative development of children with AAC needs? Today, we turn to Angelman UK for a presentation on this topic by Rosie Clark, Carly Hynes, and Livvy Hepburn. This session was recorded during the Angelman UK Communication and Literacy Conference in 2019. Our thanks to the presenters and to the team at Angelman UK for this wonderful video. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://vimeo.com/372462297
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, beginning communicator
January 29, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help communication partners use aided language input to support AAC users? In today’s featured video, SLP Gretchen Storm discusses strategies that can be used in partner training? Many thanks to Gretchen for this presentation and Saltillo for hosting it so that we can all benefit. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBQASNVSfGc&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: AAC partner training, aided language input
January 22, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
One of the most valuable things that AAC interventionists can do is to gain the perspective of people who use AAC on a day-to-day basis. In today’s featured video, AAC user Hannah Foley shares her experiences and perspectives on learning to use AAC. Enjoy! Many thanks to Hannah and PRC-Saltillo for this insightful video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo-F8KVxAUY
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: AAC Acceptance, first person account, PRC-Saltillo
January 15, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
If you work with children with developmental disabilities, you almost certainly have worked with children who have some level of cortical visual impairment (CVI). In today’s featured video, Maren Barros and Kathy Howery team up to help us unpack the complex relationship between cortical visual impairment and complex communication needs. Kudos to Maren and Kathy for this wonderful information. Many thanks to the team at the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium for creating this video and making it available to us all. We are grateful for their support of the AAC community through this archived webinar. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOPqfOYp35Y
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: CVI, vision impairment
January 8, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
While we are incredibly grateful for all of the high tech AAC options that are currently available, there is no denying that no tech and low tech communication tools play an important role in a comprehensive AAC system. Today, we turn to Margaret Cotts, a veteran AT Specialist, for an overview of no and low tech tools. This webinar is made possible by CoughDrop and was originally presented as part of their free, annual conference, AAC in the Cloud. Our thanks to Margaret and the wonderful team for hosting this event and sharing this helpful video. You can find the handout for this session here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j4a_rk5g9s You can see some of Margaret’s other work here.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: low tech, no tech
December 18, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Dan O’Connor and Bradley Heaven, authors of the website All Access Life, collaborated on this video demonstrating Brad’s use of AAC and how that has changed over time. Watch as they show how using different AAC tools impacts the rate of communication and take a look at how their conversation unfolds when they are both using eye tracking. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVQJaeHEfJA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR06pf-mqqu9BazQKo4mAuJ6GReds1c1kAQmPvfv8IfIr-n0EGw4MNsG4I4
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: access, communication rate, first person account
December 11, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Individuals with Angelman Syndrome often derive great benefit from the use of AAC. In today’s featured video, Rosie Clarke and Livvy Hepburn help us understand some of the key concepts in getting started in using AAC supports and systems. This video was made possible by AngelmanUK (formerly ASSERT). We are grateful to them for making this available. You can see an earlier video on supporting communication in people with Angelman Syndrome. Direct Link to Today’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSHWwFDy0lc
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, ASSERT, beginning communicator
December 4, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Many PrAACtical AAC readers are using core vocabulary systems in their schools and classrooms, but few have done so consistently for almost a decade. Today, we’re featuring a video from guest authors Kelly Key and Deidre Dobbels who discuss how they have implemented core vocabulary systems and helped their students develop generative language by ensuring that their AAC systems match their individual needs. Their presentation is an archived webinar from the fabulous AAC in the Cloud Conference that is hosted by CoughDrop. We are grateful to Kelly, Deidre, and the CoughDrop team for making and sharing this video. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtPIjFiSK8c
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: core vocabulary, individualize