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November 27, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
We don’t get to as many AAC conference presentations as we would like to, and are always appreciative when the speakers generously post their handouts online. Here are some that we think you might appreciate, too. Cathy Binger and Jennifer Kent-Walsh: What works in training partners of children who use AAC? Penn State: We need more SLPs who are well-trained in AAC. Sarah Blackstone, Krista Wilkinson, and colleagues: We are not paying enough attention to the emotional development of children with AAC needs. Development of Emotional Competencies in Children with Complex Communication Needs: Implications for Practice and Research Sarah Blackstone, Krista Wilkinson, Jen Thistle, with Gabriela Rangel, Dale Epstein, & Jacob Feldman If you know of other presentation handouts that prAACtical professionals might enjoy, please share the link below.
November 24, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
Julie Dunbar of Orange County Goodwill’s AT Exchange Center provides an overview of core vocabulary teaching activities. Need suggestions for teaching and practicing these words throughout the day? Take a look. Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=293GzUPnFAM
November 19, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
This week in Teach Me Tuesday we’re learning more about The Grid 2 AAC Software. Here are the learning resources we’ll be using. Overview/Introduction Download a 60-day free trial of The Grid 2 Overview of the Grid Page Sets Download The Grid 2 Manual and Training Cards Creating User Files Editing the Speech Output Settings Changing the Text on a Cell/Button Changing the Pictures on a Cell/Button Changing the Spoken Message/Sound on a Cell/Button Linking Pages with Jump Cells Move Pages within Grid The Grid Player Manual (app) If you know of other applicable resources, please add them in a comment below. See you next time!
November 13, 2013
by Robin Parker -
A cool idea for using routines to promote interactions by the Watson Institute. Check out the Watson Institute for other great videos at their You Tube Channel: watsoninstitute1917
November 10, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
How can you make AAC learning easier with an empty binder and some duct tape? Stay tuned! Mary-Louise Bertram demonstrates how to make a portable stand for a PODD book, that could also work well for other kinds of communication books. Not only is this an inexpensive DIY solution, but one that allows you to use the book flat on the table or angled on the stand. Great for aided language input! We love the idea of repurposing for 3-ring binders, too. Here is the direct link, if you need it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJUKepEX4Xk
November 2, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
Teaching new words is something SLPs plan for in almost every service delivery setting. This month, we’ll focus on vocabulary instruction for core and extended vocabulary. Thoughts on Teaching Core Vocabulary In Advance Plan ahead. Make a rough plan of the core words you will teach and when you will introduce them to the AAC learner. Make sure there is plenty of variety, especially pronouns, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and determiners. Words for talking about time (e.g., now, later), asking questions (e.g., what, where), and negation (e.g., not) are important, too. Here’s a link to our post on A Year of Core and A Year of Core, Unity Style. Ensure that the AAC learner has access to communication aids with an adequate base of core vocabulary. What if the learner doesn’t have an SGD or AAC app that is core language based? If you can update that to something with good core... [Read More...]
October 31, 2013
by Robin Parker -
We are so pleased to have connected with Deanne Shoyer from Small But Kinda Mighty and even happier that she is our guest blogger today. Deanne is a mom of twin boys who both are on the autism spectrum. Deanne successfully fundraised to buy iPads for her boys and has been active for more than 3 years in social media and in the special needs app community. She has written about many things but often focuses on implementing AAC in a very PrAACtical way. Please feel free to share this very important post as she highlights AAC, what she has learned, and how it may help others. by Deanne Shoyer at Small But Kinda Mighty (original post at Small But Kinda Mighty) In the title of this post I’ve linked autism and AAC for a specific reason. A lot of the points here are equally applicable to people who have a... [Read More...]
October 26, 2013
by Robin Parker -
Community participation and communication for AAC users is an integral part of of developing, growing up, and having inclusive opportunities. We often relate community participation to quality of life indicators. Community participation for AAC users begins from the… beginning. Young children can order in restaurants, use picture menus, and have access to many inclusive events. As children grow into adolescents and adults, community participation involves post secondary options, employment, and community living. Perspectives from AAC Users Have communication displays and devices available at ALL times– You need access to a communication system(s) to participate in all situations. Remember to take AAC with you. The sooner the AAC user becomes responsible for taking or telling someone to take the device/displays with them the easier it becomes. For mobile technology systems, there are rugged cases that withstand wind, water, even medical waste (see Lauren Enders Pinterest boards for case and accessory options).... [Read More...]
October 20, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
How can we address the needs of AAC learners as they grow and change? In this video, Karen Sheehan discusses iPad apps that can help students who with communication, organization, note taking, and reading. Thanks to the Accessible Technology Coalition for making this available.
September 22, 2013
by Robin Parker -
Core Counts: Making Activity Based Instruction Count with Core Vocabulary Thank you to Paul Andres and Gail Van Tatenhove for sharing this awesome webinar. Don’t let the length of the video scare you, every moment of it COUNTS! The direct link for the video is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-xfv3VpvAg