A family, a sibling, and autism. A positive message from a loving family who is doing an amazing job spreading the autism acceptance message. Loved watching this, but we just have 1 question- why no AAC? Seems like there would be so many options. We continue to need to spread the AAC word…
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Tagged With: autism spectrum disorder
How we integrated AAC strategies into a community event… The name of our website is PrAACtical AAC. We continue to look for ways to make AAC strategies fit praAACtically into ALL activities. We are extremely proud to be part of the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism, which is a large South Florida Community Event. The Walkabout helps raise money services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. It also promotes a sense of community collaboration and awareness about autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. We are including this information about the WalkAbout not as a plea for money (although read about the WalkAbout and donate if you are so inclined), but instead to tell you how we are incorporating AAC into community events. This past weekend was the 2nd WalkAbout Autism. It was a truly amazing event and day! There was great music and bounce houses,... [Read More...]
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Tagged With: autism spectrum disorder, community, dan marino foundation, implementation ideas, Learning, personal participation, song, south florida community, WalkAbout