May 4, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Shared book reading is one of our favorite things to do when spending time with AAC learners. We love the interactive nature of shared reading, and appreciate the fact that we can make books engaging with the use of props and by relating the text to the learner’s life experiences. In today’s featured video, we learn more about the use of shared reading and how it can be used with people who have significant disabilities. Dr. Karen Erickson’s video comes from the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment System. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwSxTDsQZb0&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment, Karen Erickson, literacy, shared reading
April 27, 2014
by Robin Parker -
The Autism Research Institute presents ‘Apps for Autism’ by T. Sutton, SLP. Get ideas for where to look for apps, how to select apps for speech-language, academic, and social goals, and specific app ideas with clinical rationales for choosing and using apps. Get ready for some goal focused app fun! (direct link to video: http://youtu.be/y5QbrsTNyXY)
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Apps, ASD
April 20, 2014
by Robin Parker -
University of California Television (UCTV) and The MIND Institute present an in-depth discussion of best practices in choosing and using AAC devices and displays. If you have ever wondered how and why to decide on a particular AAC device or AAC app, this is the video for you. Ideas and rationales for device/app selection as well as teaching are provided. Enjoy.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: AAC assessment, best practices, Feature Matching
April 13, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
This week, we’re thrilled to feature a set of videos by Andrea Huist, who created them for an undergraduate honor’s thesis on teaching concepts and PCS symbols. They were posted by her mentor at Ohio University, Dr. John McCarthy. We are looking forward to more information about Andrea’s single subject experimental design study. Until then, enjoy using these great videos! Direct Link to Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT91Ic1rxOM&list=PLGYr3j2I8_zMUMyShLSlbJcP0dSumJJNc
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Andrea Huist, John McCarthy, PCS
April 6, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for a prAACtical way to introduce basic visual supports to families of kids with AAC needs? This week we feature a video from Arizona State University’s Tots ‘n Tech Project that is perfect to share with families who are ready to add a few visual supports into their lives. We love the simplicity of this video and the engaging support document that accompanies it. Direct Link to Video: http://tnt.asu.edu/ideas/communication-socializing/what-do-you-want-do-chart
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: choice board, play, Tots and Tech, visual support
March 30, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
In our video post this week, we’re sharing a number of video clips demonstrating interactions between children with vision and hearing loss and their interventionists. We love the child-directed nature of the interactions and the contingent responses from the adults. The connections they are making strengthen the foundation for future language development. Take a look. Direct Link to Videos: http://vimeo.com/search?q=teaching+prelinguistic+communication
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: hearing impairment, prelinguistic milieu teaching, vision impairment
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