February 5, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we create educational settings that support the communicative development of children with AAC needs? Today, we turn to Angelman UK for a presentation on this topic by Rosie Clark, Carly Hynes, and Livvy Hepburn. This session was recorded during the Angelman UK Communication and Literacy Conference in 2019. Our thanks to the presenters and to the team at Angelman UK for this wonderful video. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://vimeo.com/372462297
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, beginning communicator
December 11, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Individuals with Angelman Syndrome often derive great benefit from the use of AAC. In today’s featured video, Rosie Clarke and Livvy Hepburn help us understand some of the key concepts in getting started in using AAC supports and systems. This video was made possible by AngelmanUK (formerly ASSERT). We are grateful to them for making this available. You can see an earlier video on supporting communication in people with Angelman Syndrome. Direct Link to Today’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSHWwFDy0lc
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, ASSERT, beginning communicator
March 12, 2015
by Carole Zangari -
Like many of you, I’m always on the hunt for ways to support beginning communicators who are also learning to read. As SLPs, we have a huge opportunity to advocate for and provide good literacy learning opportunities for individuals with AAC needs. For learners past the preschool age, it can be challenging to find material that engages them and yet respects the fact that they are no longer young children. Last month, we share a handout from a wonderful ATIA presentation that Drs. Hanser and Musselwhite did on this topic (you can see that post here). Today, I’m sharing the thoughts of Erin Sheldon, whose work in inclusive education for students with significant disabilities and support of families with Angelman Syndrome (AS) is known to many of you. Erin’s work is directly informed by her daughter Maggie, who has AS and is fully included in her general education classroom. A... [Read More...]
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: age appropriate, age respectful, angelman syndrome, Books, Erin Sheldon, literacy, older students, reading
July 6, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Today we return to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and learn more about how to teach writing to children with Angelman Syndrome. Erin Sheldon shares prAACtical information that applies to MANY children with signficant communication challenges. This is a great video for us SLPs, but also one to share with families. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInuYeNraEU&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, ASF, Erin Sheldon, literacy, writing
June 15, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
We’re so pleased to be able to share this terrific webinar presented by Erin Sheldon and hosted by the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. This presentation is chock full of prAACtical ideas for assessment and skill-building. Erin discusses a free literacy assessment tool, The Bridge, from the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies that you might want to download and keep handy as you watch the presentation. (We linked to it in a previous post and you can access it here.) Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgJLhYCPMo&feature=youtu.be
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, Erin Sheldon, literacy, writing
February 15, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
We have learned so much by working with children with Angelman Syndrome (AS) over the years. Because they generally have complex communication needs, we wanted to share some resources in support of AS Awareness Day. Overview of AS by The Angelman Syndrome Foundation Information about the 2013 Biennial Angelman Syndrome Conference in Orlando, Florida Learning modules on AS and behavior (Must register for a free account to access the content.) Videos from a recent educational seminar by Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) that was held in Chicago. The main speakers are Erin Sheldon and Mary-Louise Bertram. Part 1: Learning Issues Part 2: Communication Part 3: Questions and Answers
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: angelman syndrome, AS awareness