One of the most challenging parts of providing AAC services is to do a good assessment. Today, we turn to Dr. Rae Sonnenmier of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire for thoughts on how to approach this important task. Link to the Communication Success Screening Tool Direct link to video: http://vimeo.com/88019903
Today, we return to BeCome:AAC’s mentoring video series. Come along with us and learn the DO IT method from Gail Van Tatenhove, Phillip Wickman, and Faye Warren.
Helping teams to get to know the communication abilities of our AAC clients is something many of us struggle with. In this video from The Perkins School, we learn about their process for developing communication portfolios. http://www.perkins.org/resources/webcasts/communications-portfolio.html
If you’re just getting started with people who have motor impairments, you are probably thinking a lot about access. While you are getting that figured out, eye gaze can be an easy and powerful way to get the communication going. Another great video by Crystal and Kelly from the Thames Valley Children’s Centre!
Is anyone else excited by the AAC mentoring movement? AAC learners getting guidance from more experienced people who use AAC: this is a movement that has incredible potential. In this post, we share videos from Gail Van Tatenhove, Phillip Wickman, and Faye Warren. These videos are a project of BeCOME:AAC. Mentoring Overview LAF, don’t CRY Part 1: http://youtu.be/BVN1YDj2_yM?list=UUmW9EmH-eaHSe8ZUGciVX4A Part 2: http://youtu.be/K3rG1AfvQOk?list=UUmW9EmH-eaHSe8ZUGciVX4A
Like many of you, we strive to give access to the alphabet to our prAACtical friends who are still developing their writing skills. It can get a little tricky when the person has significant motor impairments, though. If you’ve ever thought about introducing an alphabet flipbook with partner-assisted scanning, this is a video you might want to see. Thanks to the wonderful clinicians at Thames Valley Children’s Centre for this helpful video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhLWDPa3vFY
Today we head to Australia to see some great examples of communication support in the daily lives of women in a group home. Enjoy this video by Inner South Communication Service. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PljrI54od6A&app=desktop
Today, we go back to the resources at PaTTAN, this time to learn about switches from OT Karen Kangas. These two videos are from a full day workshop, which is a lot to get through, but if you need information on this topic, this is a great resource. You can view Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
Today, we are excited to share this video tutorial by Dr. Rae Sonnenmier of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire on feature matching and considerations for selecting the right AAC device. Direct link to video: https://vimeo.com/91853443
When something works, it’s worth sharing. This week, we travel to the UK, where SLP Laura Tarver gives a quick overview of using PODD books in a classroom of children with ASD at Eagle House Primary School. You can learn more about PODD here. Direct Link to Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shrO9jd73Pg