200 Search Results for CAA
February 7, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia introduces us to an exciting project blending AAC and literacy for individuals affected by Angelman Syndrome. Claudia provided an email address for anyone who would like to join or get more information. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Damos la bienvenida a febrero, compartiendo la experiencia a un año de iniciar el Proyecto CAAmigos Angelman, un programa de Alfabetización Emergente y CAA para personas con Síndrome de Angelman en Latinoamérica. Desarrollado e impulsado por FAST Latam (organización sin fines de lucro). www.cureangelman.lat El Programa se desarrolla basado en la evidencia de la Instrucción Integral de Alfabetización Emergente. (Karen Erickson, Erin Sheldon, Caroline Musselwhite) En el proyecto los estudiantes con Síndrome de Angelman ... [Read More...]
January 3, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, she introduces an exciting conference that will be held in Mexico and offered in-person and virtually. You can view the program here: Programa Tercer Congreso Comunicación sin Barreras. Please help to spread the word about this wonderful opportunity for AAC learning. ¡Bienvenido 2025! Comenzamos este año con entusiasmo y nuevas oportunidades para promover la comunicación para todos. Nos complace anunciar el Congreso Internacional de Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa “Comunicación Sin Barreras”, que se llevará a cabo en México los días 29 y 30 de marzo de 2025. Un encuentro único para compartir aprendizajes, experiencias y herramientas de comunicación que transforman vidas. ¡Súmate a este evento que impulsa la... [Read More...]
December 6, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Is it really December already?! On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia shares some fun ways to connect in celebration of the Christmas holiday. Enjoy! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Iniciamos el mes de Diciembre invitándolos a un evento especial de Navidad y CAA, donde la magia de las fiestas se mezcla con el espíritu de la inclusión y la comunicación. Te esperamos para compartir juntos un tiempo lleno de alegría, música, juegos y muchas sorpresas. Será una oportunidad para disfrutar de la compañía de amigos de diferentes países, expresando nuestros deseos y sentimientos de una manera accesible para todos. En esta actividad, nos unimos para celebrar la Navidad utilizando Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa para compartir nuestras experiencias... [Read More...]
November 1, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy November, CAA friends! Each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia shares some updates from AAC Awareness Month, including a presentation from the Third Conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication of the Universidad del Desarrollo. Enjoy! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Iniciamos el mes de Noviembre compartiendo actividades en español que se realizaron durante Octubre el Mes de la CAA, si no pudiste participar o no recibiste la información a tiempo, puedes verlas aquí: La carrera de Fonoaudiología de la Facultad de Medicina Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) organizó el pasado 11 de octubre las III Jornadas de Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA). Este evento tuvo como objetivo visibilizar y brindar apoyo a personas con complejas necesidades de comunicación, así como a... [Read More...]
October 4, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy October, CAA friends! Each month, we publish a Spanish post by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia shares information about AAC Awareness Month and the ISAAC virtual AAC conference that will be held later this month. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Bienvenido Octubre el Mes Internacional de Concientización sobre CAA fue establecido por el Comité del Proyecto LEAD de ISAAC en octubre de 2007. Trece países participaron en el primer Mes de Concientización y los eventos han ido aumentando en número y alcance desde entonces. Cada mes de octubre se celebra en todo el mundo el Mes Internacional de Concientización sobre la CAA. El objetivo es crear conciencia sobre la comunicación aumentativa y alternativa (CAA) e informar al público sobre las diferentes formas en que las personas se comunican utilizando... [Read More...]
September 6, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy September, CAA friends! Each month, we publish a Spanish post by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia focuses on the new school year and shares a presentation on supporting AAC in the classroom. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Sabemos que en el mes de Septiembre varios países de la comunidad hispano hablante se encuentran iniciando el período escolar, por ello queremos compartir algunas estrategias útiles para facilitar y favorecer la participación de los estudiantes usuarios de CAA en la interacción en el aula. Apoyando a los maestros a crear un ambiente lingüístico que favorezca la adquisición y producción del lenguaje y la comunicación en sus múltiples formas. Brindando acceso a los sistemas de CAA, empleando estrategias de estimulación de lenguaje asistido que permitan y motiven a los estudiantes a aprender... [Read More...]
August 2, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy August, CAA friends! Each month, we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up called CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Claudia Marimón organizes these monthly posts, which feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia tells us about the activities of ISAAC Español, a chapter that represents many parts of the world where Spanish is spoken. Learn about this group’s activities, and see how you can get involved. Don’t... [Read More...]
July 5, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy July, CAA friends! Each month, we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up called CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Claudia Marimón organizes these monthly posts, which feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia introduces us to “Mi libro es así” (“My book is like this”), a project of a shared reading group led by Florencia Cambariere and María Fernanda Maquieira. Learn about this group’s activities, and don’t... [Read More...]
June 7, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy June, CAA friends! Each month, we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up called CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Claudia Marimón organizes these monthly posts, which feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia shares the experiences of Samuel, a young AAC user who traveled to Mexico to participate in an international spelling competition. He did a wonderful job and raised awareness of AAC for many people. Learn... [Read More...]
May 3, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy May, CAA friends! Each month, we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up called CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Claudia Marimón organizes these monthly posts, which feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia shares the work of the Capaces de Comunicar Project, including a video interview with Kathrin Lemler. Take a look at the interview, and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to add your link and... [Read More...]