July 17, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Join us as we head back to AAC in the Cloud to learn from and with Alyssa Hillary Zisk as they stretch our thinking about different kinds of tools that can be used for communication. You can obtain their session handout here and read their guest post here. Many thanks to Alyssa and to the wonderful team at CoughDrop for making this insightful session available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=379&v=slofUe6q3QY
Filed under: Video of the Week
July 10, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Some emergent communicators, particularly those with significant vision difficulties, benefit from symbols that they can touch and hold. In today’s featured video, we hear from Elizabeth Torrey, an SLP at the Early Learning Center at the Perkins School for the Blind. Elizabeth helps us better understand some of the ways in which we can use object symbols to represent activities, things, places, people, and other concepts. Many thanks to Elizabeth and to the Perkins School for creating and sharing this helpful information. You can download the handout for this session here. Want to learn more about communication and object symbols? Here are some past posts that may be of interest. Direct Link to Video – https://www.perkinselearning.org/videos/webcast/tangible-symbols
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Tagged With: object symbols, Perkins School for the Blind, tangible symbols
July 3, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Today we return to the AAC in the Cloud archives for another enlightening presentation, this time on multimodal communication. In this session, Stephanie Fuller and Saoirse Tilton discuss the varied ways that people communicate and remind us of the importance of considering the full palette of communicative options when interacting with children and adults who have complex communication needs. Many thanks to CoughDrop for hosting this conference and to Stephanie and Saoirse for their insightful session. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=837&v=4VSQC2QJYpo
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Tagged With: AAC in the Cloud, multimodal communication
June 26, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
If you train people on AAC concepts and strategies and are looking for ways to get participants engaged with the material, this week’s video is not to be missed. SLP Vicki Haddix works as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis, where she shares the knowledge and skills she gained as an AAC SLP in various practice settings with graduate student SLPs. Her presentation at the 2019 AAC in the Cloud Conference, a free event hosted by CoughDrop, provides an overview of research supporting the use of hands-on activities in training sessions and gives detailed information on specific activities that you can embed into your AAC classes, parent trainings, and professional development. Head over to the AAC in the Cloud site to see her presentation and download the handout so that you have links to the videos and other resources that she discusses. Many thanks to Vicki for this... [Read More...]
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Tagged With: partner training, professional development
June 19, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Teachers and therapists sometimes struggle to find effective ways to support students with multiple disabilities who have visual impairments. In today’s video, Faye Gonzalez, a teacher of the visually impaired, helps us understand ways that we can incorporate sensory activities to help these students further develop their communication, language and literacy skills. Many thanks to Faye and to Perkins for hosting this archived presentation. You can access the handout for this session here. The downloadable blank book template is available here. Direct Link to Video Page: https://www.perkinselearning.org/videos/webinar/sensory-activities-experiences-improve-communication-and-literacy-children-visual-and
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Tagged With: AAC activities, CVI, vision impairment
June 12, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
In many areas, there has been a greater focus on mental health and well-being. Though we applaud that trend, it’s disappointing that people with significant disabilities and those with complex communication needs are often left out of the discussion. Today’s post is a welcome exception. In this featured video, Dr. Kathy Howery addresses this topic and provides us with strategies that can be used to better support children and adults with AAC needs. Many thanks to Dr. Howery for this fine presentation, to USSAAC for organizing and hosting it, and to ISAAC for their support of this webinar series. You can obtain the handout for this archived session here. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=77&v=lLnG70qADUs
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June 5, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
What’s it like to have a parent who uses AAC? Matthew Wangeman and his son Elijah team up to tell their story in this wonderful video. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsVzlyD7ArM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1U7y9WtRAaXiRSB-PSDqJ2-s5B9BZxPyQwQETYJX7AgHos7k5b4-nV8r0
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Tagged With: adult, Disability Awareness, family, parent
May 29, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Looking to strengthen your approach to goal-writing for individuals with AAC needs? In today’s featured video, SLP Betsy Clifford shares information on this topic and has practical suggestions that may be helpful to you. Many thanks to Betsy and Saltillo for creating this video and making it available to all of us. Direct Links to Videos Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfFdn5-lOHk Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxmK1xaD3hY
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Tagged With: AAC goals
May 22, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Many individuals with developmental disabilities and complex communication needs reach adulthood without a functional AAC system. In today’s featured video, SLP Paul Simeone discusses some of the issues around the decision to initiate AAC in adulthood. We are grateful to Paul and the Arc of Massachusetts for addressing this important topic and raising awareness of the needs of such an under-served population. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQjFDfw3QL0&t=29s
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Tagged With: adulthood, adults, developmental disabilities
May 15, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help individuals on the autism spectrum who have significant challenges with communication? In today’s featured video, Melissa Subock shares her thoughts on AAC implementation for learners with autism. You can download the handout for this archived presentation here. Thanks to Melissa and the Sharing Treatment and Autism Resources (STAR) Parent Training Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute for making this video available. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLp4ympnc4
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Tagged With: ASD, Kennedy Krieger