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PráctiCAAmente Conectados: CAA Con Links – Diciembre 2022
Each month we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up, CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements,... [Read More...]
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December Year of Core Vocabulary & School Year of Core Vocabulary Words
In 2013, when schools and other clinical programs were expanding their emphasis on teaching core vocabulary words, PrAACtical AAC published... [Read More...]
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PrAACtical Questions: “How important is symbol selection in choosing AAC devices/apps?”
They are often the first thing we notice in looking at a new AAC app or device. Are they realistic... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week # 48: November 2022
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Enjoy some AAC reading and videos. Monday – Using Judgment & Discrimination Activities in AAC Instruction... [Read More...]
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Video of the Week: Writing with All Tools Continuum
We love learning about literacy from Australian SLP Jane Farrall. In today’s featured video, she discusses the Writing with All... [Read More...]
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AAC Link Up – November 22
Happy Tuesday, AAC friends! Once a week we invite you to share your own AAC-related content, product news, or anything... [Read More...]
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PrAACtical Questions: “What symbols are used in AAC apps & SGDs?”
Welcome to the first of a 5-part series on symbols in AAC. Today, we’re starting off with a simple list... [Read More...]
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PrAACtically Thanksgiving
Here in the US, we’re gearing up to celebrate with friends and family on a day of gratitude. To honor... [Read More...]
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Video of the Week: AAC Implementation Strategies
There is a lot to consider when putting AAC into practice. In today’s featured video, we get insight, information, and... [Read More...]
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Using Judgment & Discrimination Activities in AAC Instruction
There are many paths to successful AAC use. For some people, access to language-rich AAC tools and communication partners who... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week # 46: November 2022
Good morning, AAC friends. We have some AAC reading for you. Monday – Strengthening AAC Outcomes with Instructional Sequences Tuesday... [Read More...]
Video of the Week
Video of the Week: Sending AAC Home
How can school-based professionals facilitate AAC use at home? Katie Sample, AAC and AT Specialist with the Louisiana Accessible Educational... [Read More...]
“Can I ask you a question?” Using Language Experience Surveys
Want to give your AAC learners more frequent opportunities to interact with others? We love using Language Experience Surveys for... [Read More...]
There’s lots of Apps for That!
As the saying goes, there is an app for ‘that’. There are now a lot of apps, and a lot... [Read More...]
Visual Language, Core Words, & Martin Luther King
Use a visual format to teach about Martin Luther King. Presume Competence with visual language & AAC teaching. What core... [Read More...]
Still More AAC Handouts from ASHA, 2012
Hope that many of our prAACtical friends are working on proposals for the 2013 ASHA Convention in Chicago. To inspire... [Read More...]
A PrAACtical Look at Video Modeling
The research base for using video modeling as a tool to help AAC learners understand what to do is well-documented.... [Read More...]
Communication Connections
The January Strategy of the Month has focused on requesting and choice making. These are really fun goals to implement. They... [Read More...]
Communication Book Round-Up
Working on a communication book for someone with AAC needs? Here are some posts on that topic. The PrAACtical Power... [Read More...]
How I Do It: Encouraging AAC Implementation
Nothing makes us happier than hearing AAC success stories. It’s thrilling to hear of folks who are using AAC tools... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Thoughts on Thematic Language Therapy: Part 2
Thematic language therapy can be part of a meaningful language experience. This is true for everyone but especially helpful for learners with... [Read More...]
5 Resources for Your AAC Therapy Designed by Teachers & SLPs
2012 was certainly the year that saw an explosion of SLPs and teachers authoring materials that they offer for sale.... [Read More...]