Tag Archive: Gail Van Tatenhove
September 9, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Today we have a visit from California-based SLP Kristen Powell who is stopping by to share some of the ways she builds collaboration and sets up AAC implementation plans. Kristen works both in the public school system and runs her own private practice, Creative Communication. She specializes in assessment, device trials, and implementation training of AT and AAC. Kristen is passionate about providing individuals with the most appropriate AT and supports to improve their communication with their family and peers. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: In 2016, I got a job as a speech-language pathologist at a local school district. One of my students had multiple service providers both school and medical based. In addition, my student used both high and low tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). I was faced with the challenge of helping the entire team know how to use the AAC system with the student, know what successful communication looks... [Read More...]
Filed under: Featured Posts, PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: AAC implementation, Gail Van Tatenhove
September 21, 2017
by Carole Zangari -
It is not overstating things to say that Gail Van Tatenhove’s resources have shaped the way AAC is practiced all around the world. In this post, we share a terrific booklet that she created to help those who are supporting students in inclusive settings. While this specific resource is designed to teach the basic idea of Minspeak, the student-friendly approach she has used is a wonderful example that can inspire those of us who support students working with a wider variety of AAC systems. Enjoy this little gem! You can download it here or by clicking on the image below.
Filed under: Featured Posts, PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: Gail Van Tatenhove, inclusion, Inclusive Education, peers
September 13, 2017
by Carole Zangari -
Measuring progress is part of good therapy and instruction, but knowing how to address this in meaningful ways for AAC learners can be tricky. In today’s post, AAC expert Gail Van Tatenhove discusses the who, what, when, where, why, and how of AAC data collection for school-based teams. The video is part of the Power AAC initiative at PaTTAN. Many thanks to their wonderful AT Team and to Gail for this wonderful presentation. Handouts for this presentation can be downloaded here. You can see more videos and material from Gail in these previous posts.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: data collection, evidence, Gail Van Tatenhove, PaTTAN
October 26, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Have you heard enough about core vocabulary yet? Most SLPs are on board with the concept, but still appreciate information about how to implement it in their intervention. In this video, master clinician Gail Van Tatenhove shares some prAACtical ideas for using core words in activity-based instruction.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: activity-based intervention, core vocabulary, Gail Van Tatenhove
October 12, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Today, we return to BeCome:AAC’s mentoring video series. Come along with us and learn the DO IT method from Gail Van Tatenhove, Phillip Wickman, and Faye Warren.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Gail Van Tatenhove, mentor
September 21, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
Is anyone else excited by the AAC mentoring movement? AAC learners getting guidance from more experienced people who use AAC: this is a movement that has incredible potential. In this post, we share videos from Gail Van Tatenhove, Phillip Wickman, and Faye Warren. These videos are a project of BeCOME:AAC. Mentoring Overview LAF, don’t CRY Part 1: http://youtu.be/BVN1YDj2_yM?list=UUmW9EmH-eaHSe8ZUGciVX4A Part 2: http://youtu.be/K3rG1AfvQOk?list=UUmW9EmH-eaHSe8ZUGciVX4A
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Tagged With: BeCome:AAC, Faye Warren, Gail Van Tatenhove, mentoring, Phillip Wickman
May 22, 2014
by Carole Zangari -
For today’s post, we turn to the Texas Assistive Technology Network’s Podcast Project, under the direction of AT specialist Mike Marotta. They were recorded during their 2012 conference. Podcasts are really efficient ways of learning for people who are always on the go. You can listen to them on the computer, your phone, in the car, and on your walks. Prefer to read? The transcripts are also available. Here are a few that we thought you might like. Featuring Gail Van Tatenhove Featuring Denise DeCoste Featuring Vicky Roy
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: Denise Decoste, Gail Van Tatenhove, Mike Marotta, podcast, Vicky Roy
December 16, 2013
by Carole Zangari -
We were looking for some core vocabulary lists the other day and it struck us: Maybe you were, too! Here are some we found, both for core words and other AAC-related topics. Core Vocabulary Adults – Baladin& Iacono, 1999 via Minspeak.com Adults – Hill, 2001 via Minspeak.com Toddlers – Banajee et al. 2003 via Minspeak.com Children [UNL] Preschool Children – Marvin et al. 1994 via Minspeak.com Children (combined sources) – Anderson & Bitner, 2013 Common core related words [UNC CLDS] Young adults [UNL] Older adults [Stuart, et al., 1997, via Minspeak.com] Various classroom, academic, and related lists [Gail Van Tatenhove] ALS [UNL] Break time at work [UNL] Dolch words: PreK through 3rd grade Medically-oriented [UNL] Young children [UNL] Know of one that we should add to the list? Please comment or get in touch so we can add it in. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: UNC: University of North Carolina UNL: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: core vocabulary, Gail Van Tatenhove, Minspeak, University of Nebraska, University of North Carolina, vocabulary list
November 3, 2013
by Robin Parker -
Need some help with core vocabulary teaching? Check out The Core Vocabulary Classroom Kit by Gail Van Tatenhove. Really awesome visual supports to go with core word teaching and active learning. *There is a fee for this kit. However, Gail Van Tatenhove also has many free resources on her website and on Minspeak’s website. **We receive no financial benefit from this product. We just think it is a great resource.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Core Word Vocabulary, Gail Van Tatenhove, resource
May 19, 2013
by Robin Parker -
Gail Van Tatenhove expertly demonstrates teaching with a Pixon communication board. In this video, she introduces the communication board and implements a variety of best practice AAC teaching strategies. Can you spot them?
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: communication boards, Gail Van Tatenhove, modeling