Lessons from a PrAACtical Year

Happy 2013, everyone! It’s hard to believe that we’ve spent a full year of prAACtical blogging. After 375 blog posts,... [Read More...]

PrAActical Wishes for 2013!

We hope EVERYONE has ACCESS to the: LEARNING TIME MATERIALS FRIENDS ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT MENTORS HAPPINESS      &... [Read More...]

In the Treasure Bag: Using Sharing Time To Focus on Vocabulary

Over the past few months, we’ve been advocating for a multi-stage process for vocabulary teaching that begins with focused (aided)... [Read More...]

PrAACtically Personal: Individualizing Communication Books

Custom tailored suit or off the shelf? Shoes that pinch or ones that are just snug?  It stands to reason... [Read More...]

5 Ways to Improve Therapy Sessions for People Learning AAC

1. Start therapy as soon as you see the client: Savvy SLPs don’t waste a single second of therapy time.... [Read More...]

It’s PrAACtically the New Year- Let’s Cook!

The New Year is almost here. But first is hopefully a big New Year’s Eve celebration whether at home or... [Read More...]

5+ Ways to Make Page Fluffers and Spacers

Sometimes the pages of communication books can be hard to turn, particularly if the pages are stiff or laminated. Here... [Read More...]

Merry Christmas PrAACtical AAC Style- Creating Language Rich Traditions

5 Ideas for Creating Language Rich Holiday Traditions   The holiday season is a great time to initiate and continue... [Read More...]

5 Awesome Things We’ve Heard Kids Say with AAC

Listen up, friends. Kids are talking with AAC and saying some terrific things. Here are some of our favorites. 1.... [Read More...]

Why Introduce a Pictured-based Communication System?

In an earlier screencast, we gave some clinical rationales and empirical evidence for using AAC. In this post, we share... [Read More...]