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March 23, 2013
by Robin Parker -
March continues with story telling or narratives as the Strategy of the Month. All learners have stories to tell but some may need special teaching to be able to express their stories. Goals for the beginning communicator can and should include narratives. Personal narratives are a good place to begin but any type of narrative can be taught with structure, routines, partner support, prAACtical strategies. Robust communication includes story telling. Yes, beginning communicators need to be able to express wants and needs however, authentic and comprehensive language involves much more. The quicker we start teaching, the quicker beginning communicators (or anyone) can learn. Beginning Communicator Narratives 3 Types (Just some of the options) Remnant Books are a visual and tactile way of telling stories by recording important events. Learners can help choose items from meaningful personal experiences which serve as a reminder of stories to tell. Create routines and visual supports... [Read More...]
December 5, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Happy December, CAA friends! Each month, we share a post from Claudia Marimón which features AAC work in Spanish-speaking countries, and offer translations of materials that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia tells us about ISAAC Español’s participation in the ISAAC virtual conference this fall. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Este mes queremos compartir la experiencia de la participación de ISAAC Español en el Evento Virtual de ISAAC Internacional Un momento histórico para la comunidad hispanohablante En octubre, miembros de ISAAC Español participaron activamente en el evento virtual de ISAAC Internacional, compartiendo experiencias, investigaciones y buenas prácticas en Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA).Esta participación marcó un hito importante para nuestra comunidad, aportando voces, miradas y conocimientos desde el mundo hispanohablante. Voces en primera persona: usuarios de CAA Uno de los aspectos más valiosos del encuentro fue la presencia de usuarios de CAA hablando en primera persona sobre su vida, su... [Read More...]
August 21, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
“How was school?” (Good) “What did you do?” (Nothing) This scenario plays out in many cars and kitchens in the after school hours and it can be hard to know who is more frustrated: the kids for being asked or the parents for not getting satisfactory answers. And still, we repeat the process day after day. Of course, we want to know the fine details of what happened and how our children felt, but in some cases, we’d settle for ANY school-related conversation at all. I’ll be the first to admit that it took me way too long to get the hang of how to get information about my children’s school days, and it seemed like just when I did, pow! They were pre-teens and then teenagers. New rule book. Here are some ‘lessons learned’ along the way about those afterschool conversations and some suggestions for parents of the kids on... [Read More...]
April 4, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In this month’s post, Claudia tells us about an upcoming AAC conference hosted by ISAAC Español. With presenters from 5 Spanish-speaking countries, this conference is sure to offer a wealth of learning experiences. Please support this work if you can. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: El mes pasado hablamos de ISAAC y los invitamos a conocer sobre el Capítulo de ISAAC Español, que reúne a profesionales, usuarios y familias de los países de habla hispana. Este mes de abril queremos invitarlos a la Jornada de ISAAC Español, un evento diseñado para compartir conocimientos, experiencias y avances en el campo de la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA). La comunidad hispanohablante de ISAAC Internacional se reúne en... [Read More...]
March 24, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Last week, we discussed the important role that prestored messages can play in a robust AAC system. As an exclusive way to store messages in an AAC tool, they are overly limiting, but when used together with single words and spelling, they can make communicative exchanges more timely, efficient, and effective. Today, we dive into different categories of messages that AAC users and their service providers should consider when customizing speech-generating devices and AAC apps. For most individuals, emergency messages are a high priority and focus on the health, safety, and well-being of the individual. After identifying an initial set of time-sensitive situations for which emergency messages should be added, it can help to review these periodically and adjust them as needed. We hope the examples shared here provide a range of ideas, though the particular messages should, of course, be individualized based on the person’s needs. Medical Conditions “My... [Read More...]
March 20, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Prestored messages are an important tool in any AAC user’s communicative toolkit and, when included in thoughtful ways, can enhance conversations and build vital interaction skills. Today, we introduce a series of posts to explore their role. Prestored messages are utterances longer than a single word that have been programmed into an SGD, AAC app, or appear in a communication book or board. These can be stored as: Phrases (e.g., We are out of…; I want to wear my…; Can you help me with…?); Sentences (e.g., I am 7 years old; Please get my medicine out of my purse. It’s in the front pocket of my backpack; My address is 123 Daisy Lane); and Narratives (e.g., I communicate with this special iPad. I can understand everything you say. It will take me about a minute to respond. Please wait quietly when I am composing my message; We had so much... [Read More...]
March 7, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
On the first Friday of each month, we publish a post in Spanish by guest author Claudia Marimón to highlight AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In this month’s post, Claudia tells us about ISAAC Español. Check it out and support these efforts if you can. You can find the online membership form here. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Comenzamos el mes de Marzo haciendo una invitación a todos los lectores de PrAACtical AAC que hablan español, o que conocen a usuarios de CAA, familias y profesionales de habla hispana a unirse a nuestro capítulo de ISAAC español. https://isaac-online.org/english/about-isaac/members/membership/isaac-espanol/ ISAAC, la Sociedad Internacional para la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa, es una organización de miembros que trabaja para mejorar las vidas de niños y adultos con necesidades complejas de comunicación. https://isaac-online.org/english/about-isaac/ En ISAAC Español, estamos construyendo una comunidad vibrante y comprometida con... [Read More...]
August 2, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Happy August, CAA friends! Each month, we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up called CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Claudia Marimón organizes these monthly posts, which feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia tells us about the activities of ISAAC Español, a chapter that represents many parts of the world where Spanish is spoken. Learn about this group’s activities, and see how you can get involved. Don’t... [Read More...]
January 5, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Each month we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up, CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Organized by Claudia Marimón, these monthly posts also feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. In today’s post, Claudia discusses the PODD approach to communication books. Take a look at the information, and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to add your link and see what others are sharing. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Bienvenido 2024, comienzo este nuevo año... [Read More...]
September 1, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
We are back with another Spanish version of our AAC Link Up, CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we’d love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You’ll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post. Organized by Claudia Marimón, these monthly posts also feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. Today, Claudia shares the AAC work being done at Kallpa Educational Association in Lima, Peru. Enjoy the post, and remember to scroll to the bottom to add your link and see what others are sharing. Iniciamos el mes de Septiembre con mucha... [Read More...]