January 17, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Are you working with older students who are learning to use core vocabulary words on their AAC systems? Guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty worked with a team of volunteers to come up with some fun activities and materials for you to use. Here’s a sneak peek at the things you’ll find in their guest post next week. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy9LaUHwDwQ&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
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January 10, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
In today’s post, we’re adding a bit of lighthearted fun to core vocabulary instruction. Thanks to Speech with Joe for the smiles! Explore his YouTube channel for more AAC fun. Direct Link to Videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqvbWwCnJs0&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYmAuDkMhNA&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5zoCONs4dU&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmniwDFd-QU&ab_channel=SpeechwithJoe
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January 3, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Do you know someone who wrestles with how to support beginning AAC users during classroom instruction? Today, we feature videos from Special Educator Heather Cacioppo of Full SPED Ahead, who shares her experiences and perspectives on including AAC in curricular learning. Many thanks to Heather for providing a teacher’s perspective on supporting students with AAC needs. Direct link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDMj2PlQFE0&ab_channel=FullSPEDAhead
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December 27, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
There is so much valuable AAC content in videos these days. Here are some favorites from PrAACtical AAC readers. Helping Parents Model AAC at Home AAC Apps for Visual Scene Displays AAC Modeling at Home TELL ME – AAC in the Preschool Classroom AAC with Eddie the Elephant Helping School Staff Model AAC in the Classroom Baking with AAC
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December 20, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Next week, the fabulous guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty will begin posting monthly resources for the School Year of Core Vocabulary Words series. They are introducing a new version that focuses on the same core words but has activities designed for older students. If you work with core word learners who are in middle school, high school, or adulthood and are looking for resources to help with implementation, take a look at the video they created. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfzLetV7pis&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
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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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