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AAC-friendly Ideas for Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Later this month people around the US will be taking time to honor the slain civil rights leader, Dr. Martin... [Read More...]
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After the Holidays: AAC Conversations Using Pre-stored Questions
A great many AAC learners would love to be more actively involved in social conversations but may not have the... [Read More...]
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AAC Link Up – December 31
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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PrAACtically Christmas: AAC-friendly Resources
Add to the fun with some last-minute AAC-friendly Christmas activities. Communication Boards for Hanukkah and Christmas for AAC Users by... [Read More...]
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PrAACtically Hanukkah: Resources & Activities for an AAC-friendly Celebration
The 8-day celebration of Hanukkah begins this week. In recognition of the holiday, we’re sharing some AAC-friendly resources that might... [Read More...]
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December Year of Core Vocabulary & School Year of Core Vocabulary Words
It’s prAACtically time to turn the calendar to a new page, so today we’re re-sharing resources for December year of... [Read More...]
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Video of the Week: Getting Ready for November School Year of Core Vocabulary Words Older Student Lessons
Lindsay Dougherty and Michaela Sullivan have lots of fun ideas for implementing core vocabulary instruction with older students. Take a... [Read More...]
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AAC Link Up – October 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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Video of the Week: AAC Halloween Fun
Halloween is still a few weeks away, but there’s no need to wait to get excited about the holiday. Check... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week 39: September 2024
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts you might like. Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of... [Read More...]
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AAC Posts from PrAACtical Week 37: September 2024
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts you may have missed. Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video... [Read More...]
Video of the Week
Video of the Week: A Quick Look at Alternative Access for AAC
Know someone who needs basic information on alternative access for AAC? In today’s video, we feature a brief presentation by... [Read More...]
Behavior-It’s All about Perspective: Funny Time in the Funny Area
A ‘funny area’ is not a technique or strategy you will see in a behavior or speech-language therapy text-book. But... [Read More...]
Power of the Visual Planner
We need to continue to talk about scheduling…..especially as we talk about tools for positive behavioral supports. We know that... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Suggestions: Writing Goals for People Learning AAC
This post was inspired by a budding young professional who loves AAC and is DETERMINED to provide best practice services... [Read More...]
Role Models-Look No Further than the Paralympics 2012
Have you met Mandeville and Wenlock? Think Paralympics and Olympics. These mascots were created by Grant Hunter in collaboration with... [Read More...]
Using Visual Supports to Promote Positive Behavior
This week we have a series of short videos from the Geneva Centre for Autism on strategies to support positive... [Read More...]
PrAACtical AAC Supports for Behavior
Our July Strategy of the Month, PrAActical AAC Supports for Behavior, is a favorite topic for us, because with a... [Read More...]
5 Under-Used Strategies in AAC
1. Partner-assisted scanning (PAS) offers great flexibility and spontaneity. Don’t want to take your SGD to the beach? A print-out... [Read More...]
Enough with the Big Buts
Buts, buts, buts. Everywhere we turn these days, there are buts. – – Buts about kids “AAC is fine... [Read More...]
PrAACtical Tips for Passing the SLP PRAXIS on the First Try, Part 3
The SLP PRAXIS Exam: No big deal or VERY big deal? You’ll find graduate students and clinical fellows in each... [Read More...]
92 Free or Lite Versions of AAC Apps
We’re back again with an updated list of free and lite versions of AAC apps that includes many additions for... [Read More...]