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December 28, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Videos are a great tool for building our AAC knowledge base and strengthening our implementation practices. Here are the ones that were most popular in 2022. Helping School Staff Model AAC in the Classroom Introduction to the Communication Matrix Resources AAC Modeling at Home AAC Apps for Visual Scene Displays Dealing with Emotions, AAC Style AAC with Eddie the Elephant Getting Familiar with Partner-Assisted Scanning TELL ME – AAC in the Preschool Classroom Getting Started with Eye Gaze SGDs Video Models & Visual Supports for AAC Look for more helpful videos on AAC and related topics in 2023. Happy New Year, everyone!
December 25, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Christmas, AAC friends. We hope all who celebrate this holiday have a happy, meaningful day. For those who are looking for some AAC reading, we have some ideas for you. Monday – Resources for an AAC-friendly Hanukkah Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Attribution of Meaning & AAC Thursday – PrAACtically Christmas: AAC-friendly Resources Friday – An AAC Christmas Tale :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Interested in a few more articles to browse? Here’s a selection to choose from. Got Holiday Cards? 5 PrAACtical Suggestions AACtual Therapy with Deanna Wagner: Why Cook When You Can’t Eat? Communication Access Cards Visual Organization, Themes, & Duct Tape Beyond Requesting: Thoughts on Teaching Information Transfer
December 18, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some AAC posts you might like. Monday – PrAACtical Questions: “What other factors should we consider in choosing the symbol type for AAC?” Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Fostering an AAC-affirming Classroom Thursday – AACidental Mentors: 8 Ways AAC Practitioners Can Help Others Grow Their AAC Skills ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you can squeeze in a few more, take a look at some of these posts from the archives. PrAACtically Reading with Karen Natoci: Hello, Holidays! How We Do It: Using AAC to Repair Communication Breakdowns Data Collection for the Beginning AAC User: Essential Things to Measure AAC & ASD: Beyond Scripting More Words, Please! Expanding Our Manual Communication Boards Activity Schedule AACtion
December 11, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some AAC posts you may have missed in your busy week. Monday – PrAACtical Questions: “How can we make data-based decisions about AAC symbols?” Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: AAC Implementation Thursday – Throwback Thursday: Teaching Early Language & Literacy through Multimodal Expression ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: While you’re at it, here are some previous posts that may be of interest. PrAACtical Questions with Vicki Clarke: What’s the Role of Core Vocabulary? Communication Boards: Colorful Considerations Let Me Tell You Something- Narratives for the Beginning Communicator Holiday Shopping with a Purpose Hello Holidays! AAC Ideas for Your Celebration
December 4, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. We have some AAC reading for you to catch up on. Monday – PrAACtical Questions: “How important is symbol selection in choosing AAC devices/apps?” Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Sending AAC Home Thursday – December Year of Core Vocabulary & School Year of Core Vocabulary Words Friday – PráctiCAAmente Conectados: CAA Con Links – Diciembre 2022 Many thanks to the team at Feedspot for honoring us with the top spot in their list of 20 Best AAC Blogs & Websites. Congratulations to all the organizations who were recognized. If AAC is your jam, check out the list for groups who publish regularly about AAC topics. Still have time for a little more AAC? Here are some of our suggestions. Personal Narrative Writing & AAC Helping Beginning Communicators Expand Their Sentence Length 5 Ways to Make Semantic Maps More Effective in... [Read More...]
November 27, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Enjoy some AAC reading and videos. Monday – Using Judgment & Discrimination Activities in AAC Instruction Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: AAC Implementation Strategies Thursday – PrAACtically Thanksgiving ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Looking for a few other AAC articles to read? We’ve got plenty for you to choose from. Video of the Week: AAC for Paraprofessionals PrAACtical Guessing: 5 Apps for Interactive Inferencing Supporting Children in the Pediatric ICU 5+ Things to Do to Help AAC Learners Communicate About Illness or Injury “What’s Wrong?” AAC Messages for Negative Emotions and Feelings
November 20, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. Here are some posts you might enjoy. Monday – Using Judgment & Discrimination Activities in AAC Instruction Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: AAC Implementation Strategies Thursday – PrAACtically Thanksgiving ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Looking for a few more places to browse? Here are some selected posts on making and using visual supports. Free Resources for Making AAC and Visual Supports How I Do It – Using an App to Make AAC Materials and Visual Supports AAC Teaching Tips on Scaffolding and Visual Supports Designing and Using Visual Supports for Older Students 5 Visual Supports for the AAC Classroom Wishing a meaningful week to all who celebrate Thanksgiving!
November 13, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Good morning, AAC friends. We have some AAC reading for you. Monday – Strengthening AAC Outcomes with Instructional Sequences Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Promoting Friendships Between Users of AAC & Their Peers Thursday – Throwback Thursday: Prompting in AAC ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you’re interested in a bit more AAC reading, check out some of these past posts. Breaking Down Barriers to AAC Implementation AAC and Emergent Literacy: 5 Posts with Implementation Ideas AAC Intervention That Teaches More and Tests Less: Thoughts on Implementation AAC in the Classroom for Students with Significant Disabilities – Implementation & Data Collection Cooking with AAC Three Ways to Use AAC Goals to Strengthen Implementation
November 6, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. We have some great AAC reading for you this week. Monday – Halloweening, AAC Style Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: The Wonder of Wait Time Thursday – After the Candy is Gone: Post-Halloween Ideas for AAC Learning Friday – PráctiCAAmente Conectados: CAA Con Links ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you’re still in the mood for browsing, check out the selections below. PrAACtical Thoughts on Mastery 5 Things to Do When AAC Learners are Inconsistent PrAACtical Teaching in the Autism Classroom: Instructional Activities for Core Vocabulary Core Values: Suggestions for Language Building with AAC Learners More Words, Please! Expanding Our Manual Communication Boards AACtual Therapy: Chaining in AAC
October 30, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends. We have some posts for you to explore. Monday – PrAACtically Halloween: 10 AAC-related Printables Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: AAC Overview for Individuals with Angelman Syndrome Thursday – November Year of Core Vocabulary & School Year of Core Vocabulary Words :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ready for a little more AAC exploring? Here are a handful of suggestions. Core Values: Suggestions for Language Building with AAC Learners Video of the Week: Supporting AAC Learning Through Non-Directive Language Supporting Language Growth in AAC Learners, Part 1 Supporting Language Growth in AAC Learners, Part 2 Supporting Language Growth in AAC Learners, Part 3 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Before you go, we invite you to contribute to a parent resource project focusing on Angelman Syndrome. If that is of interest, click here to get started or on the images below for more information. Small stipends are provided for any... [Read More...]