March 23, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
“I eat biscuits when I talk about things.” “How about yesterday?” “What do you like making?” “Kay said, Put away toys.” “What did you say?” “After meeting we did go eat mini burger.” “What did you eat for dinner?” “I will eat one biscuit now.” Isn’t it a treat to see kids really using core language? There is so much to love about this video of Kingsley, a youngster with autism, and his dad. From the child-directed interaction, to the contingent responding, to the language elicitation strategies (e.g., “You start”), to reminders about punctuation, to the sheer love of interaction, and more. This is one to savor. Direct link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jHWeD9ivc0
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: core vocabulary
March 16, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Our very favorite videos to share are those that feature the ideas of people who use AAC. Today, we’re excited to share a wonderful video from the Communication Friends group in Scotland. Their video was produced with funding from the Scottish initiative, ‘A Right to Speak.’ These folks have some great tips. “Don’t be scared of this fancy machine. Switch it on and I’ll do the rest.” What an amazing group of therapists and communicators! Take a look: Direct link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx338vnATIA&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Communication Friends, First-hand accounts, Scotland
March 9, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
This week’s video features Dr. Melissa Olive, who provides an introduction to AAC for people with ASD. Thanks to The Johnston Center for Child Health and Development for making this presentation available. Direct Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi7XHGOA9gU
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: ASD, Dr. Olive, The Johnson Center
March 2, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Can students with significant communication and other challenges learn to write? We think so, and love the approach discussed by Dr. Janet Sturm in this video. Direct Link to Video: http://vimeo.com/75607425
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: First Author, Janet Sturm, literacy, writing
February 23, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for ways to support communicators with physical challenges? Laser pointers can be one way to provide access to communication boards and the alphabet. OT Margaret Cotts shows how it works in this interaction between a healthcare professional and a client with ALS. Although today’s featured video focuses on a client with ALS, this is an access tool that could work for individuals with other motor limitations as well. Direct Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0jlCq9QaM4
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: access, ALS, laser pointer, Margaret Cotts, motor impairment
February 16, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Like many of you, we’re often working with clients to help them better understand and express their emotions. This set of videos by Joel Shaul, of Autism Teaching Strategies, has some very prAACtical value even for learners without ASD. Video 1: Fighting Upsetting Thoughts Video 2: Fighting Upsetting Thoughts, Continued Video 3: Many Types of Negative Thoughts Video 4: Black and White Thinking
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Tagged With: ASD, emotion, feelings, Joel Shaul
February 9, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
While most SLPs know at least a little something about PECS, the Picture Exchange Communication System, there are also quite a few misconceptions. In today’s featured video, we are pleased to share this overview from the creators of this approach for beginning communicators. Direct Link to Video: http://youtu.be/-Bzli1iC_w8
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Tagged With: PECS
February 2, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Having great AAC technology is not much help if the client can’t access it, but sometimes big access issues can be solved with little tweaks. In this video, Sue Russell, from the Boston Children’s Augmentative Communication Program, gives us some ideas for easy-to-make switch mounts. Direct link to video: http://youtu.be/yEsYacnzjNY
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Boston Children's Hospital, mount, Sue Russell, Switch Access
January 19, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Moms and dads know it. Teachers and SLPs know it, too. As children get older, the impact of peer relationships edge out the adults. There’s just nothing like the presence of a peer to get a communicator interested in using their best language abilities. Today, we’re excited to share a set of videos on peer power that are part of a larger module by Jacob Wolf and Earle Knowlton from the University of Kansas. Enjoy! Direct Link: http://www.aacmodules.com/Peer_Training-Module2.php
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: education, inclusion, peers
January 12, 2014
by Robin Parker -
Work to your to strength. Communicate and enjoy. Building Things by Brad.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: ASD, communication, microbusiness, strength perspective