How should we get started with AAC? What strategies can we use to implement it successfully? How can we support AAC users in their environments? Today’s featured video, by SLPs Amanda Cox and Pamela Miller, covers all that and more. Many thanks to Amanda and Pamela for this helpful information and to Sonderly for making it available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdxP38gaIRg&ab_channel=SonderlyIO
Here in the US we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving. To get in the holiday mood, let’s join Dr. Cheri Dodge, of Super Power Speech, in reading a fun Thanksgiving book. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yefMCmcCQL4&ab_channel=CheriC Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
How can we support AAC users who struggle with executive function? In today’s featured video, we learn from Kansas-based SLP Paige Buckingham, owner of Buckingham Educational Services & Training. This is an archived session made possible by ECHO Voices and the Oregon Technology Access Program. You can view the slide deck here. Many thanks to Paige and OTAP ECHO Voices for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULhZhIsszus&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
Supporting AAC users in multiple languages is an important and challenging endeavor. In today’s featured video, we learn about this topic from Professor Kerstin Tönsing of the Centre for AAC (CAAC) at the University of Pretoria. Many thanks to Dr. Tönsing and the CAAC for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0mt2BJUm6Q&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication
Gaining the perspective of people who use AAC is a joyful responsibility of all AAC practitioners. In today’s video, we feature the voice of Ömer Güney. His presentation was made possible by the Centre for AAC (CAAC) at the University of Pretoria. We are grateful to Ömer and CAAC for making this accessible to us all. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU0ZQAVuIL8&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication
How can online venues be leveraged to support AAC users? In today’s featured video, Dr. Emma Grace of Flinders University discusses her research on e-mentoring for young people with AAC needs. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K55D_woEXWs&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication
Looking for more ways to build awareness about AAC in your community? Abdi Omar, a consultant with CENMAC, shares his top tips in this week’s featured video. Many thanks to Abdi and CENMAC for this helpful presentation. Abdi Omar’s Top Tips for AAC Awareness Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TWtOpYPl70&ab_channel=CENMACAssistiveTechnologyinEducation
AAC stakeholders are sharing news and information in honor of AAC Awareness Month. Take a look. From AssistiveWare Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnsK90qYwyU&ab_channel=AssistiveWare From Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Center Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuCexjxEsNA&ab_channel=HollandBloorviewKidsRehabilitationHospital From Inclusion Fusion Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APl9E-taAJY&ab_channel=InclusionFusion From Avaz Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA_YJa_25QA&ab_channel=Avaz%2CInc. From USSAAC (2020) Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bCAiLAwSo&ab_channel=USSAAC From Kids+ Buster Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1px9_T-PmQ&ab_channel=Kids%2B George Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCXbryR-wvw&ab_channel=Kids%2B From Tobii Dynavox Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpKDu4ojto&ab_channel=TobiiDynavox From the Cotting School Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOyBdGVD7-A&ab_channel=CottingSchool Have another video to add to this list? We’d love to know about it.
AAC practitioners are well aware of the need to support communication partners. But what is the best way to coach them as they develop new skills? In this featured video, hosted by ECHO Voices, AAC SLP and AT Specialist Heidi Rabe reviews some options. You can view the handouts for this archived webinar here. Many thanks to Heidi and the Oregon Technology Access Program ECHO Voices team for this informative presentation. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o1QwLaYq-A&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
We’re always looking for fun ways to engage AAC learners and give them meaningful opportunities to use their emerging language skills. In today’s featured video, we hear how one special educator infuses AAC into a fun science experiment. Take a look at how Rhose Abellera, from The Adapted Classroom, engages her students as they take steps in their AAC journey. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F26cij3KU38&ab_channel=TheAdaptedClassroom