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
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Tagged With: ASD, Dr. Olive, The Johnson Center
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
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Tagged With: First Author, Janet Sturm, literacy, writing
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
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Tagged With: access, ALS, laser pointer, Margaret Cotts, motor impairment
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
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
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
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Tagged With: Boston Children's Hospital, mount, Sue Russell, Switch Access
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
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Work to your to strength. Communicate and enjoy. Building Things by Brad.
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Tagged With: ASD, communication, microbusiness, strength perspective
Wondering how to make mealtimes more interactive? Give everyone a specific role. Amy Laurent shares some prAACtical ideas. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afBFrqal-dA
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Tagged With: eating, meals, social, visual support
10 PrAACtical Tips for Using a Natural Aided Language Board by Gail Van Tatenhove. These tips will help everyone understand and be able to use a natural aided language board.
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