Pause time is powerful. Learn more about this easy-to-use strategy for supporting AAC in this short video by SLT Sophia Cormack of Speech in a Sec. Many thanks to Ms. Cormack for this helpful resource. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaCjpah8Btw&ab_channel=SpeechinaSec
New to AAC or know someone who is? Today’s video features Kate Ahern, AAC/AT specialist and special educator, and owner of AAC Voices. It covers foundational concepts in AAC with a focus on support for individuals with Angelman Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. We’re grateful to Kate and to the Angelman Academy for this wonderful video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LbtF3Ai-VU&ab_channel=AngelmanAcademy :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If Angelman Syndrome is close to your heart, you’re invited to share AAC videos and action photos for an AAC parent resource that is under development. Click here to get started or on the images below for more information.
When considering which AAC apps to trial as part of the feature match process for SGD assessment, it’s helpful to do some side-by-side comparisons. The team at the Simon Technology Center, which is affiliated with the Pacer Center, recorded a webinar on this topic that might be of interest, Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ4u6vKxJN8&ab_channel=SimonPacer —
Working with adolescents brings special joys and challenges. In today’s featured video, SLP Katie Threlkeld, of Forbes AAC, discusses some of the challenges they face and shares thoughts on intervention strategies that can help them in their AAC learning. Many thanks to Katie and Forbes AAC for addressing the AAC needs of this important group. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIZyw0Q0g80&ab_channel=ForbesAAC
Although many people who experience post-stroke aphasia don’t regain much functional speech and language, only a small percentage are offered the opportunity to communicate with AAC. In today’s featured video, SLPs Michelle Retzlaff and Amanda Hettenhausen provide a wealth of information on supporting people with aphasia. We’re grateful to the presenters and to PRC Saltillo for creating this content and making it available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ySbtTk2xkk&ab_channel=TouchChatApp
If you have access to a 3-D printer and a need for keyguards, check out this detailed presentation by Ken Hackbarth of Volksswitch. Many thanks to Ken and to Matt Provost from TechACCESS of Rhode Island for hosting this webinar. You can obtain the handouts here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A7rLMP2qmg&ab_channel=Volksswitch The Volksswitch site has a lot of in-depth information on 3-D printing for keyguards and other AT topics.
If you’ve been using interactive reading in your AAC work, you’ll find lots to love about today’s featured video. Originally presented at AAC in the Cloud, hosted by CoughDrop, this archived session by special educator and AT specialist Sharon Redmon provides some important information on how to build background knowledge and vocabulary in engaging ways. Many thanks to Sharon and the fine team at CoughDrop for making this video available. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4I_N-QnCg&ab_channel=CoughDrop You can learn more from Sharon here.
Eddie the Elephant Has Something to Say is a children’s book about a delightful elephant who happens to use AAC to communicate and his animal friends. The story was written by SLP Allison Johns and illustrated by SLP Tara Put. Today, we’re featuring a read-aloud of the story, hosted by the Thames Valley Children’s Centre in Canada. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZJqLFOsCQI&ab_channel=TVChildrensCentre
Video modeling and visual supports are evidence-based instructional strategies that don’t get as much attention as they deserve. In today’s post, we feature AAC/AT specialist and special educator Kate Ahern, of AAC Voices, in a video that provides helpful information and tips for implementing these strategies. Thanks to Kate and the Angelman Academy for making this wonderful webinar available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpzHt_yN6A&ab_channel=AngelmanAcademy
If you work with individuals at the earliest stages of communicative development, the Communication Matrix can be a powerful addition to your AAC toolbox. It’s been more than a decade since we first wrote about this wonderful tool and it has been exciting to see its evolution. In today’s featured video, we learn about this from Deirdre Galvin-McLaughlin who first presented this session as part of the University of Central Florida’s Echo AAC for Adults initiative. Many thanks to Deirdre and the fine team at UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders for creating and sharing this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8_XlZDxTqw&ab_channel=UCFAACCollaborative