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January 11, 2016
by Carole Zangari -
The new year is bringing some changes to PrAACtical AAC, and one that I am most excited about is a regular monthly article by SLP Vicki Clarke. Vicki is a phenomenal clinician with a private practice in Georgia who has been specializing in AAC since 1991. Her practice, Dynamic Therapy Associates, averages around 50 AAC evaluations a year, so she was the perfect choice to write about AAC assessment practices. Vicki’s assessments are for both for individuals and school districts, and include clients of all ages (peds through adults) who have a variety of challenges and etiologies (e.g., motor disorders, memory, attention and learning difficulties, sensory impairment, neurological differences, syndromes and seizure disorders, congenital and acquired difficulties). Click on these links to learn more about Vicki’s life as an AAC therapist and the kinds of supports provided at Dynamic Therapy Associates. I know you will appreciate the resources, ideas, and tips that Vicki... [Read More...]
May 2, 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 this month’s post, Claudia addresses a key aspect of AAC services, assessment of people with complex communication needs. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Este mes queremos acercar a la comunidad hispanohablante un tema clave para avanzar en una implementación efectiva de la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA): la evaluación. La evaluación en CAA no es solo un primer paso, sino un proceso fundamental para reconocer, comprender y potenciar las competencias comunicativas de personas que enfrentan desafíos en su comunicación cotidiana. Evaluar implica mirar más allá de lo evidente, observar cómo la persona ya se comunica, interpretar sus intenciones, comprender su contexto y descubrir todo el potencial que puede desarrollarse con los apoyos adecuados. Contar... [Read More...]
January 26, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts you might enjoy. Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: AAC Skillbuilding Across Areas of Communicative Competence Friday – Resources for Supporting Teams Involved with AAC ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: And while you’re here, check out some of these past posts. 5 Ways to Promote Consistent AAC Use Twin Powers Unite: Teaching AAC and Sight Words Pragmatic Skill Instruction and AAC with Matthew Baud and Dr. Jill Senner Parent Collaboration in AAC Therapies 5 Books for AAC Professionals PrAACtical Questions with Vicki Clarke: What’s the Role of Core Vocabulary?
November 25, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Before we turn our attention to the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a look at the wonderful resources that guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty put together for the December core words. This dynamic team continues to share some terrific ideas for your older students who are building their skills with core vocabulary. Their slide decks have a wonderful selection of activities that teachers and therapists can use to highlight December’s target core vocabulary words. In the post below, they also share helpful information on customizing and personalizing the student’s AAC device. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE – Older Student Lessons Access & Copy below: Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- December, 2024 We hope the School Year of Core (SYOC-OSL) resource has supported you and your students in learning and using core vocabulary through thematic activities, icebreakers, and daily life. This colorful, joyful, and magical time... [Read More...]
October 31, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
It’s prAACtically November, which means we’re ready for some fun ideas for supporting core vocabulary learning in older students. Guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty put together some helpful resources for you to use with your AAC learners. Don’t miss the great information they share on customizing AAC devices/apps. Enjoy! SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE – Older Student Lessons Access & Copy below: Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- NOVEMBER 2024 We hope that the School Year of Core (SYOC-OSL) resource can provide you and your students with support in learning about core vocabulary through thematic activities and icebreakers. This crisp and magical time of year provides opportunities for learning core vocabulary. In November, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and reflecting on Native American History. We will also be diving into themes including art, cooking, weather, clothing, household items and discuss why we turn back our clocks for... [Read More...]
October 16, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Improving how school teams support students who use AAC is a high priority for families and professionals alike. In today’s video, we feature AAC SLP Vicki Clarke of DTA Schools and Nicole Palumbo of PRC Saltillo, who discuss ways to provide school personnel with systematic AAC training. Many thanks to the presenters and to SWAAAC for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CCWDz9nw6s&ab_channel=SWAAAC
July 31, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Many professionals are familiar with the SETT framework for AT-related problem-solving and decision-making. In today’s video, we feature a presentation by SLP Danielle Brown, who helps us understand how this process works for individuals with AAC needs. Many thanks to Danielle for this helpful presentation and to Vicki Clarke for hosting it on her channel. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXju4hSZ-rQ&ab_channel=VickiClarke%26AACChicksatDTASchools
May 19, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. We have some posts that you might enjoy. Monday – PrAACtical Groups: AAC Let’s Have a Weekly Social Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Eyegaze & ALS Thursday – A PrAACtical Guide to Stepping into AAC ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: While you’re at it, here are some previous posts that may be of interest. Helping Beginning Communicators Expand Their Sentence Length 5 Ways to Make Semantic Maps More Effective in AAC Therapy PrAACtical Questions with Vicki Clarke: What’s the Role of Core Vocabulary? Communication Boards: Colorful Considerations Zooming, Masking, Distancing, & More: AAC-friendly Resources for Managing Coronavirus Challenges Let Me Tell You Something- Narratives for the Beginning Communicator
April 24, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
How can teachers incorporate robust AAC use during shared reading lessons? AAC SLP Vicki Clarke of Dynamic Therapy Associates has some helpful thoughts and tips. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSHCvO9OFhQ&ab_channel=VickiClarke%26AACChicksatDTASchools
April 21, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. We have some posts that you might enjoy. Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Getting Ready for May School Year of Core Vocabulary Words Older Student Lessons Thursday – Throwback Thursday: AAC Support for People with Vision Challenges —————————————————————— And while you’re here, check out some of these past posts. 5 Ways to Promote Consistent AAC Use Twin Powers Unite: Teaching AAC and Sight Words Pragmatic Skill Instruction and AAC with Matthew Baud and Dr. Jill Senner Parent Collaboration in AAC Therapies PrAACtical Questions with Vicki Clarke: What’s the Role of Core Vocabulary? Video of the Week: Telepractice in AAC – Working with What You’ve Got For our prAACtical friends who celebrate Passover, we wish you a joyous and meaningful holiday.