September 14, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Like many of you, we strive to give access to the alphabet to our prAACtical friends who are still developing their writing skills. It can get a little tricky when the person has significant motor impairments, though. If you’ve ever thought about introducing an alphabet flipbook with partner-assisted scanning, this is a video you might want to see. Thanks to the wonderful clinicians at Thames Valley Children’s Centre for this helpful video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhLWDPa3vFY
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: alphabet access, flipbook, literacy, Thames Valley Children's Centre, writing
September 7, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Today we head to Australia to see some great examples of communication support in the daily lives of women in a group home. Enjoy this video by Inner South Communication Service. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PljrI54od6A&app=desktop
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Tagged With: community, group home
August 31, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Today, we go back to the resources at PaTTAN, this time to learn about switches from OT Karen Kangas. These two videos are from a full day workshop, which is a lot to get through, but if you need information on this topic, this is a great resource. You can view Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
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Tagged With: alternative access, Karen Kangas, PaTTAN, switches
August 24, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Today, we are excited to share this video tutorial by Dr. Rae Sonnenmier of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire on feature matching and considerations for selecting the right AAC device. Direct link to video: https://vimeo.com/91853443
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: assessment, Feature Matching, Rae Sonnenmeir, UNH
August 17, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
When something works, it’s worth sharing. This week, we travel to the UK, where SLP Laura Tarver gives a quick overview of using PODD books in a classroom of children with ASD at Eagle House Primary School. You can learn more about PODD here. Direct Link to Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shrO9jd73Pg
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: ASD, classroom, Laura Tarver, PODD, Therapy Ideas Live
August 10, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Allyson Robinson, SLP at the Oklahoma ABLE Tech Project, shares some thoughts on working as a team to conduct AT assessments that draw on the Quality Indicators for AT. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=s3r8M-lFQfs
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Allyson Robinson, assessment, assistive technology, AT, Oklahoma, QIAT, quality indicators
August 3, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Work with learners who have difficulty processing language and are just learning to use their AAC systems? Dr. Jill Senner has a strategy for you! Thanks to DynaVox for hosting this terrific presentation. Direct link to video: http://www.dynavoxtech.com/training/toolkit/details.aspx?id=261
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: aided language input, augmented input, Jill Senner
July 27, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
“Empowerment and participation come with the ability to to experience the world and communicate.” We’ve talked before about Every Move Counts, a program for building communication in individuals with significant sensory motor difficulties. If you aren’t familiar with what it has to offer, take a look. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV35UNwlZUU&index=8&list=PLF0FF133603F1E89F
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Every Move Counts
July 20, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Not everyone communicates with words. Not everyone communicates with symbols. Not everyone communicates conventionally. But everyone communicates. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp4PW17U_h8
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Tagged With: preintentional communication, prelinguistic communication
July 13, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
“People with disabilities are exposed to abuse at least four times more than the general population.” For this week’s featured video, we travel to Israel to learn about an initiative with the justice system that promotes the right of individuals with AAC needs to communicate in legal contexts. Kudos to ISAAC Israel and the many other organizations and individuals for their work on this important topic. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgmli_aElYY&index=149&list=PLSDejtWRUZQqCqWogs1ME9Z1dXfxwvrrY
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: abuse, advocacy, justice, legal system