December 13, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Ensuring that individuals with AAC needs have access to appropriate healthcare information is the focus of a project discussed in today’s video by Professor Shakila Dada from the Centre for AAC (CAAC) at the University of Pretoria. This session was part of the 5th Annual International Conference on AAC organized by Assist Assistive Technology Foundation. Many thanks to Professor Dada and Assist for this helpful presentation. Additional information about this project, including downloadable materials, can be accessed here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch-ZeGOO52k&ab_channel=AACConferenceBulgaria
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December 6, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How learners see the role of AAC in their lives impacts the degree to which they use their communication boards, books, and speech-generating devices. This video, from Gift of Gab, shares a simple idea for how to support acceptance and buy-in of AAC. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OtUYewAfkk&ab_channel=TheGiftofGabSpeechTherapy
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November 29, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How should we get started with AAC? What strategies can we use to implement it successfully? How can we support AAC users in their environments? Today’s featured video, by SLPs Amanda Cox and Pamela Miller, covers all that and more. Many thanks to Amanda and Pamela for this helpful information and to Sonderly for making it available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdxP38gaIRg&ab_channel=SonderlyIO
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November 15, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support AAC users who struggle with executive function? In today’s featured video, we learn from Kansas-based SLP Paige Buckingham, owner of Buckingham Educational Services & Training. This is an archived session made possible by ECHO Voices and the Oregon Technology Access Program. You can view the slide deck here. Many thanks to Paige and OTAP ECHO Voices for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULhZhIsszus&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
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November 8, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Supporting AAC users in multiple languages is an important and challenging endeavor. In today’s featured video, we learn about this topic from Professor Kerstin Tönsing of the Centre for AAC (CAAC) at the University of Pretoria. Many thanks to Dr. Tönsing and the CAAC for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0mt2BJUm6Q&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication
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October 25, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How can online venues be leveraged to support AAC users? In today’s featured video, Dr. Emma Grace of Flinders University discusses her research on e-mentoring for young people with AAC needs. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K55D_woEXWs&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication
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October 18, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for more ways to build awareness about AAC in your community? Abdi Omar, a consultant with CENMAC, shares his top tips in this week’s featured video. Many thanks to Abdi and CENMAC for this helpful presentation. Abdi Omar’s Top Tips for AAC Awareness Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TWtOpYPl70&ab_channel=CENMACAssistiveTechnologyinEducation
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking, Video of the Week
October 11, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
AAC stakeholders are sharing news and information in honor of AAC Awareness Month. Take a look. From AssistiveWare Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnsK90qYwyU&ab_channel=AssistiveWare From Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Center Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuCexjxEsNA&ab_channel=HollandBloorviewKidsRehabilitationHospital From Inclusion Fusion Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APl9E-taAJY&ab_channel=InclusionFusion From Avaz Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA_YJa_25QA&ab_channel=Avaz%2CInc. From USSAAC (2020) Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bCAiLAwSo&ab_channel=USSAAC From Kids+ Buster Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1px9_T-PmQ&ab_channel=Kids%2B George Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCXbryR-wvw&ab_channel=Kids%2B From Tobii Dynavox Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpKDu4ojto&ab_channel=TobiiDynavox From the Cotting School Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOyBdGVD7-A&ab_channel=CottingSchool Have another video to add to this list? We’d love to know about it.
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October 4, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
AAC practitioners are well aware of the need to support communication partners. But what is the best way to coach them as they develop new skills? In this featured video, hosted by ECHO Voices, AAC SLP and AT Specialist Heidi Rabe reviews some options. You can view the handouts for this archived webinar here. Many thanks to Heidi and the Oregon Technology Access Program ECHO Voices team for this informative presentation. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o1QwLaYq-A&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
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September 27, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
We’re always looking for fun ways to engage AAC learners and give them meaningful opportunities to use their emerging language skills. In today’s featured video, we hear how one special educator infuses AAC into a fun science experiment. Take a look at how Rhose Abellera, from The Adapted Classroom, engages her students as they take steps in their AAC journey. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F26cij3KU38&ab_channel=TheAdaptedClassroom
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