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PrAACtically Earth Day: 20+ Ideas for Language Learning Fun
Looking for some fun Earth Day activities that can be used for AAC practice and language learning? Here are some... [Read More...]
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PrAACtically Earth Day: 20+ Ideas for Language Learning Fun
Looking for some fun Earth Day activities that can be used for AAC practice and language learning? Here are some... [Read More...]
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TELL ME About It: AAC Learning with ‘Where’s Spot?’
We’re thrilled that AAC SLPs Maggie Judson and Jeanna Antrim have returned to these pages with another edition in the... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week #15: April 2021
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts from our prAACtical week. Monday: AAC in Secondary School: 5 AACtionable Steps... [Read More...]
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Growing AAC Professionals: Introducing Middle School Students to AAC Through Project HOPE
It’s never too soon to introduce people to AAC. Clinical Associate Professor and SLP Krista Davidson, a strong advocate for... [Read More...]
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AAC in Secondary School: 5 AACtionable Steps to Support the Transition Process
We’re back with another post in series focusing on supporting students use AAC during their high school years. AAC SLP... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week #14: April 2021
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts you might enjoy. Monday – PrAACtically April – More AAC Resources for... [Read More...]
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30 PrAACtical Ideas for Celebrating Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Looking for ways to celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in ways that honor people with autism spectrum disorders? Here... [Read More...]
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PrAACtically April – More AAC Resources for A Year of Core Words
Whether you are a parent trying to keep your child’s AAC skills up or a professional who is providing AAC... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week #13: March 2021
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts that you might enjoy. Monday – How We Do It: Navigating Successful... [Read More...]
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School Year of Core Vocabulary Words: AAC Resources for Month 9 (April) by Michaela Sullivan, Alisa Lego, & Beth Lytle
Before we turn the page on the calendar, here’s the April post in the School Year of Core Vocabulary Words... [Read More...]
Video of the Week
Video of the Week: Advocating for Communication Rights
“Like many, over my 63 years, I have known what it is like to be wrongfully convicted of being less... [Read More...]
Happy May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!
In Honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month Spread the Word: Speech and Hearing is more than Speech and Hearing.... [Read More...]
5 (More) Resources for Supporting Friendships in Individuals who use AAC
– 1. We love this article by ConnectAbility on helping children build friends. – 2. Online connections can be fun,... [Read More...]
35 AAC Posts You May Have Missed: April, 2012
— – – Strategy of the Month From Disney Princesses to Houseplants: More on Building Communication Opportunities 5 Apps for... [Read More...]
A Myth about Visual Schedules Live On :(
Nooooo, not again. A myth about visual schedules continues to rear its ugly head in a prAACtical situation (maybe we... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Resources: Making Decisions about Reading Accessibility Options
It’s easy to daydream when you’re sitting in the sun. It is a stunningly beautiful day here in south Florida.... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Resources: Toolkit for ASD
– Where do you go after the diagnosis? Special Needs Resource Magazine has two amazing resources for families whose children... [Read More...]
Special Interest Areas and Students with ASD
Yesterday, we posted about using special interests to create prAACtical communication opportunities, our AAC intervention strategy of the month. Today,... [Read More...]
From Disney Princesses to Houseplants: More on Building Communication Opportunities
Mining everyday routines at home, in school, and in therapy sessions for communication teaching opportunities is a great way to... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Questions: How Do I Find Good AAC Service Providers?
AAC is a field that involves many different disciplines, including OT, PT, SLP and education. In the best-case scenario, professionals... [Read More...]
10 Interesting Resources for Learning to Sign
1. My Smart Hands has resources on their website and also a sign dictionary app. (There’s a Lite version, too.)... [Read More...]