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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...]
A PrAACtical Look at the Incredible 5-Point Scale
In an earlier post we listed some of our favorite strategies that aren’t as widely used as they could be... [Read More...]
Building Word Consciousness: Vocabulary Instruction in AAC
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Plutarch Last week, Robin discussed... [Read More...]
Vocabulary Learning Using Infographics
Infographics are a great way to explore vocabulary. Learners can make choices, view and comment, and even create their own... [Read More...]
Say THIS, NOT THAT to Reinforce Vocabulary Learning!
Part of TEACHING vocabulary to AAC users (or any learner) involves reinforcement. Reinforcement is more than just facilitating positive self... [Read More...]
How to Use Magnets to Promote Language Development
Want to help AAC learners accelerate their receptive vocabularies? Here’s one quick and easy step in the right direction: Talk... [Read More...]
Vocabulary Activities: 5 Sites for Learning with Avatars
We’re always looking for engaging activities to use to practice words that our AAC friends are learning. For some learners,... [Read More...]
What Makes a Good Vocabulary Teaching Activity? 4 Things to Look For
This post is a follow-up to some others in which we introduced a general sequence of how we conceptualize semantic... [Read More...]
Video of the Week: AT Under 3
This week our video focuses on the little ones and features a detailed workshop presentation by OT Amy Henningsen. If you... [Read More...]
Ideas about Vocabulary Instruction for the Beginning Communicator
Vocabulary instruction is a topic not often discussed for beginning communicators. As we work with beginning communicators the primary focus... [Read More...]
Simple Start: Visual Supports for Places We Go
No matter where they work, SLPs supporting people who use AAC generally do what they can to improve communication across... [Read More...]