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Video of the Week: Symbol-based AAC Apps

June 12, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Symbol-based AAC Apps

Most people with complex communication needs use AAC devices and apps with picture symbols. Today, we return to the Simon Technology Center at the Pacer Center to learn from AT Specialists Elizabeth Barry and Jacqueline Wilkie. In this video, they review various options for symbol-based AAC apps for iOS devices. You can download the resource list for this presentation here. Many thanks to the presenters and The Simon Technology Center for this helpful webinar. Working with individuals who prefer text/print rather than AAC symbols? You can see their review of text-based apps in an earlier post. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjiZ5O8RwyM&ab_channel=SimonTechnologyCenter

Video of the Week: Exploring Text-based AAC Apps

June 5, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Exploring Text-based AAC Apps

Individuals with strong language and literacy skills often prefer text-based AAC tools rather than those that use picture symbols. In today’s featured video, we learn about the options from AT Specialists Elizabeth Barry and Jacqueline Wilkie from the Simon Technology Center at the Pacer Center in Minnesota. In this presentation, they discuss some of the important features and issues to consider in helping AAC users select a text-based AAC app. Both free and paid apps are included in their review. You can download the handout for this session here. Many thanks to Elizabeth, Jackie, and the Simon Technology Center for this helpful webinar. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZUxrsnta4M&ab_channel=SimonTechnologyCenter

Video of the Week: Voice Banking with Acapela My-Own-Voice

May 29, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

Voice Banking with Acapela My-Own-Voice

Looking for information on how to use Acapela My-Own-Voice? Today’s featured video was made by the Jay S Fishman ALS Augmentative Communication Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. We are grateful to them for providing this helpful video. You can view additional presentations on this topic here. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO-qbylvKAc&ab_channel=JaySFishmanALSAugComProgram  

Video of the Week: Eyegaze & ALS

May 15, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Eyegaze & ALS

In recognition of ALS Awareness Month, today’s video features several individuals living with ALS who tell us about their experiences with eyegaze for communication, computer access, and more. Many thanks to the panelists and to the organization I Am ALS for this insightful presentation.   Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Ui8woBzcU&ab_channel=IAMALS

Video of the Week: Unlocking Communication for Students with Challenging Behavior

May 8, 2024 by - 1 Comment

Video of the Week: Unlocking Communication for Students with Challenging Behavior

How can we effectively support students with challenging behaviors and complex communication needs? In today’s featured video, we learn from SLP and AT Specialist Keri Huddleston who shares ideas and resources to foster positive interactions, reduce frustration, and improve the learning environment. You can access the handouts for this session here.  This is an archived presentation hosted by ECHO Voices of the Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP). We are grateful to OTAP and the to Keri, the presenter, for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GoiaXxO4bc&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI

Video of the Week: AAC in Shared Reading

April 24, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: AAC in Shared Reading

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 

Video of the Week: Talking Mats in School Settings

April 10, 2024 by - Leave your thoughts

Video of the Week: Talking Mats in School Settings

Looking for a tool to boost self-determination and supported decision-making? Today, we learn about a very helpful tool, Talking Mats, from Speech Language Therapist Fin O’Driscol. In the featured video, she discusses how Talking Mats are used at the Pace School in the UK. Many thanks to Fin and The Pace Centre for this informative video. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxnRaWiFOGY&ab_channel=ThePACECentre