July 6, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Today we return to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and learn more about how to teach writing to children with Angelman Syndrome. Erin Sheldon shares prAACtical information that applies to MANY children with signficant communication challenges. This is a great video for us SLPs, but also one to share with families. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInuYeNraEU&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, ASF, Erin Sheldon, literacy, writing
June 29, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Nothing makes us smile like learning about AAC-related content from people who use technology to communicate their message to the world. In this post, we hear about and from film maker Christopher Hill. Take a peek at his presentation at the ILT 2014 conference. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFieqM09nSQ#t=510l
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Tagged With: alternative access, Christopher Hill, ILT 2014, switch
June 22, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Rick Hohn has been educating people about AAC for decades. We love one of his more recent efforts in which he shares tips for using humor to break the ice. Take a look. Direct Link to Video: http://vimeo.com/97247957
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: humor, Rick Hohn
June 15, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
We’re so pleased to be able to share this terrific webinar presented by Erin Sheldon and hosted by the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. This presentation is chock full of prAACtical ideas for assessment and skill-building. Erin discusses a free literacy assessment tool, The Bridge, from the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies that you might want to download and keep handy as you watch the presentation. (We linked to it in a previous post and you can access it here.) Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgJLhYCPMo&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, Erin Sheldon, literacy, writing
June 8, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
On my recent trip to Australia for the ILT2014 conference, I had a chance to spend more time learning more about the AAC Ferret, with the help of SLPs Charlene Cullen and Amanda Hartmann. Beneath the cute name and image is a a ton of information and an easy-to-use format that help SLPs in selecting AAC apps that meet the needs of an individual. If you use the feature match process in your evaluation (and we hope you do), you’ll be happy to know that this app can aid in identifying AAC apps by feature. SLP Katie Lyon explains some of the features of this helpful tool. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR3tjv7AZPQ
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Tagged With: AAC Ferret, feature match, Katie Lyons
June 1, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
This video by occupational therapist Paul Andres is as endearing as it is informative. Check out Franz as he gets ready to read a book. This is a great video to share with families and other team members who may be unfamiliar with alternative ways of book reading. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfu8sQH6428
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: AT, literacy, reading, Tarheel Reader
May 25, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
We love seeing AAC in action, but add in core word practice and a little aided language input, and we’re over the moon. Enjoy this video by the Dreamweavers. Direct link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wArNlLoMx-Q&feature=share&list=PLwJSl0zl5AzIr90O45w06x9M-BudYahpi&index=5
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: music, therapy
May 18, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
In previous posts, we’ve written about our love of rating scales as an easy way to help people with significant language challenges express their preferences. We also posted a video of that in action with a little preschooler using Talking Mats to tell whether he liked or disliked various school activities. What could be better than getting the authentic input from our prAACtical friends? Two things, actually. An e-tool for this purpose A FREE app In this post, we share two demonstrations, one with an adult client and one with a child. You can see the demo of the app here. First, take a look at James. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzAgGmLYpE0 Next, let’s take a peek at Matthew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIIv17eTgFI And, last, but not least, a link to the free Talking Mats app.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: free, rating scale, Talking Mats
May 11, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
It’s almost the start of hurricane season where we live and thoughts are turning to preparing for the upcoming storm season. In today’s post, we look at ways to help people who use AAC prepare for a storm or other natural disaster. Thanks to the AAC RERC for making this video available. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfNj5mIJFCI&feature=share&list=PL37FF80ADC7B737A1
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: AAC-RERC, disaster preparedness
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