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January 25, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Learning to integrate AAC into typical daily routines takes time and a little support. In today’s featured video, provided by PRC Saltillo, Heather Prenovost and Beth Waite-Lafever lead us through preparing some yummy cupcakes with a touch of AAC. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AxZYnN8El0&list=PL-7d4kfMclvg1UwdKNR8fxVtaj-oURh6G&index=33&ab_channel=PRC-SaltilloAACApps Resources mentioned in the video include a Stepping Stones to AAC Organization Tool and Reference Sheet. You can download the manual communication boards below. WordPower 96 location Board Unity 84 Sequenced Board LAMP Words for Life Board Many thanks to Beth, Heather, and PRC Saltillo for making and sharing this fun video.
January 9, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
We’re so pleased to welcome PrAACtical AAC contributor Vicki Clarke back to these pages. While you may remember Vicki from her outstanding AAC Assessment Corner posts, her most recent efforts focus on strengthening our AAC practices. Throughout the series, Vicki draws on her experiences supporting AAC users and teams in clinical and school settings and shares prAACtical information that we can all learn from Introduction to AAC 101 Steps to Learning It is no small task to consider how we will help our students progress from communicating only through behaviors to communicating any message they desire independently and spontaneously. In fact, in 1997, Gloria Soto conducted survey research that tells us: Teachers have always believed that communication training for students is positive, and Communication training is a collaborative effort between teachers and SLPs, Despite these beliefs, there is still a prevalent hesitancy to begin to explicitly instruct students in AAC.... [Read More...]
January 4, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
The work of Drs. Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver on comprehensive literacy instruction in AAC has inspired many educators and therapists to ramp their literacy support in education and therapy. In today’s featured video, SLP Kristin M. Ellis shares her ideas of how to infuse this into clinical work with children and adults who have complex communication needs. Many thanks to AbleNet and to Kristin for making this archived presentation available. You can access the slide handout here and the supplemental resource list here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zTUoFwbbhA&ab_channel=ableUOn-demandProfessionalDevelopment
December 21, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
What role does the attribution of meaning play in supporting emergent communicators who are learning to use AAC? Today, we learn from Australian speech therapist and AAC specialist, Amanda Hartmann on how to use this to connect with beginning communicators and facilitate their AAC learning. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsqblGI5OHA&t=13s&ab_channel=AssistiveWare
November 30, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
How can school-based professionals facilitate AAC use at home? Katie Sample, AAC and AT Specialist with the Louisiana Accessible Educational Materials project, addresses this important issue in today’s featured video. She shares relevant policies and practices in Louisiana as well as practical ideas for supporting AAC at home. Although some of the examples are specific to her state, many of the issues Katie discusses are applicable to those who live in other places. Many thanks to Katie and the Lousiana AEM for making this webinar available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdCWXWRtZT4&ab_channel=LouisianaAEM
November 23, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
We love learning about literacy from Australian SLP Jane Farrall. In today’s featured video, she discusses the Writing with All Tools Continuum, a 34-item AT-friendly scale for assessing writing samples from developing writers. This is an important one for anyone focused on literacy and AAC. Many, many thanks to Jane and those who supported her in creating this incredibly useful tool Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lIhBcrCQJQ&ab_channel=JaneFarrall
November 21, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Welcome to the first of a 5-part series on symbols in AAC. Today, we’re starting off with a simple list of graphic symbols used in aided AAC tools. Graphic symbols are 2-dimensional images used to represent words and ideas visually. Print or traditional orthography is the one we’re using right now for this post, but most AAC apps and SGDs use some form of pictographic symbol in addition to that. Some of those symbols are free and others are available only through an additional purchase option or a subscription service. These are the ones used most commonly in communication books/boards and AAC apps/devices by individuals with complex communication needs around the world. You’ll recognize the most commonly used symbols, but some of these may be less familiar depending on where you live, work, play, and learn. If we missed your favorite symbol set or system, please let us know so... [Read More...]
November 9, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
While friendships with classmates, neighbors, and other peers offer great richness to individuals who use AAC, there is often inadequate support to facilitate these relationships. In today’s video, we feature the work of Dr. Erna Alant who challenges us to re-think our AAC services and find better ways to support the development and maintenance of friend relationships. Many thanks to Dr. Alant and the Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication for this important presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Ihh24p6lo&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication You can learn more from Dr. Alant in this prior post on social closeness.
November 2, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Pause time is powerful. Learn more about this easy-to-use strategy for supporting AAC in this short video by SLT Sophia Cormack of Speech in a Sec. Many thanks to Ms. Cormack for this helpful resource. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaCjpah8Btw&ab_channel=SpeechinaSec
October 26, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
New to AAC or know someone who is? Today’s video features Kate Ahern, AAC/AT specialist and special educator, and owner of AAC Voices. It covers foundational concepts in AAC with a focus on support for individuals with Angelman Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. We’re grateful to Kate and to the Angelman Academy for this wonderful video. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LbtF3Ai-VU&ab_channel=AngelmanAcademy :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If Angelman Syndrome is close to your heart, you’re invited to share AAC videos and action photos for an AAC parent resource that is under development. Click here to get started or on the images below for more information.