About This Week Welcome to Week 12 of your Stepping into AAC journey! You will explore the following concepts this week: AACtion Steps Week 12 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Intrinsic Motivation & Initiation Get the Handout Take a Turn Travelog Week 12 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 13 of your Stepping into AAC journey! Literacy is critically important to all AAC users, and they can all improve their skills in this area. This week, we do a deep dive into how to support reading in AAC learners. You will explore the following concepts this week: AACtion Steps Week 13 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Reading with AAC Travelog Week 13 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 14! Reading takes center stage for a second week of our Stepping into AAC journey. You will explore the following concepts this week: AACtion Steps Week 14 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Descriptive Talking Travelog Week 14 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 15 of your Stepping into AAC journey! Let’s head outside as we discuss even more AAC topics. You will explore the following concepts this week: AACtion Steps Week 15 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Seize the Moment: Before-During-After Travelog Week 15 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 16 of your Stepping into AAC journey! We continue to add new words and deepen our understanding of AAC supports. You will explore the following concepts this week: AACtion Steps Week 16 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Commenting Travelog Week 16 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 17 of your Stepping into AAC journey! As we round the bend to the final segment of this journey, our focus is on using the expanded set of target words throughout the day. You will focus on the following concepts this week: Developing a Vision for Successful AAC Use: Every family’s situation is different, and every AAC learner is unique. In this segment, you’ll consider what successful AAC use looks like for your family. Language Walk-Through: Shopping: AAC is on the move! Follow along as we demonstrate AAC use on trips to the store. AACtion Steps Week 17 AACtion Steps Signposts Travelog Week 17 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 18 of your Stepping into AAC journey! You will explore the following concepts this week: The Social Power of Slang & Age-respectful Vocabulary: What role does slang play & why should we consider it? How can we keep our AAC tools appropriate but also respectful of the AAC learner’s chronological age? Language Walk-Through – Going to an Appointment: Given the time spent at doctor’s offices, therapy centers, getting haircuts, visits to the dentist, and all of that, it’s no surprise that AAC will play a role. AACtion Steps Week 18 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Social Power-Sland and Age-Relevant Words Travelog Week 18 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 19 of your Stepping into AAC journey! As we approach the final portion of this journey, focus on building a system of support for your AAC learner. You will explore the following concepts this week: AACtion Steps Week 19 AACtion Steps Signposts Get the Handout Social Power-Introduction Messages Travelog Week 19 Travelog Print the Week Want all of the resources shared in this week of Stepping into AAC? Download the entire digital bundle by clicking the download button below.
About This Week Welcome to Week 20 of your Stepping into AAC journey! As you approach the finish line, we consider what you’ve accomplished and lay out some possible next steps for your AAC learner. You will explore the following concepts this week: Reflecting on Your Skills as a Communication Partner: Over the past 20 weeks, you’ve acquired new information and had the opportunity to develop skills that make it easier for your AAC learner to develop their language and AAC skills. In this segment, we pause to look back on what you’ve accomplished and what it means. Next Steps: Explore some possible directions to head in as you continue supporting your AAC learner. Future Directions with Your AAC Learner’s Team The efforts that you and your family put into learning about and using AAC support strategies provided your AAC learner with a solid foundation. As you continue to use... [Read More...]
We are excited to continue our series on multilingual AAC support, guest-authored by BilingüeAAC. In today’s post, one member of the team, Melissa Tapia, addresses ways to use specific instructional materials with bilingual individuals. BilingüeAAC is a group of SLPs with a shared belief in providing evidence-based intervention strategies and resources to bilingual Spanish AAC clients, families, caregivers, and professionals. Inclusive Practices Using Tell Me Program & Other Materials How can we effectively conduct inclusive practices in our work settings? What are some approaches or materials that we can use to integrate the culture of the home and community? Why are inclusive practices essential for the success of our students/clients? These are fundamental reflective questions I have found to guide me in collaborative therapy and lead to better participation with and from my clients and their caregivers. We are Bilingue AAC, and we are here to provide helpful tools to... [Read More...]