November 4, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help people with AAC needs develop the skills they need for authentic communication. In today’s featured video, SLP Liz Heisler shares thoughts about the interaction of communicative functions, the context or environment, and the communication partners. Many thanks to Saltillo and Ms. Heisler for this helpful presentation. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LrFLb1qhnM&ab_channel=Saltillo
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: communication functions/intent, Intervention & Instructional Strategies, partner skills & training, video
November 2, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Effective AAC interventionists know the importance of being skilled in using a number of different strategies and techniques for building language. So we’re pleased that SLPs Kate Grandbois and Amy Wonkka are making a return visit to talk more about their favorite therapy strategies and how to apply them to AAC skill-building. In today’s post, they discuss the use of chaining in teaching individuals with AAC needs. You can see their previous post here. Also, don’t miss the link to their podcast at the end, especially if you are interested in earning CEUs for listening. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Bringing it all Together, Episode 2: Chaining in AAC As we mentioned in our previous article, most SLPs have come across popular AAC interventions, like aided language modeling. But there are other interventions, like chaining, that don’t quite get the time in the limelight that they deserve. Chaining is one of these interventions. Chaining... [Read More...]
Filed under: Featured Posts, PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: Intervention & Instructional Strategies, Language Intervention/Therapy
September 16, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
It’s difficult to find enough instructional time during the school day to address all of the goals and priorities that we have for AAC learners. In today’s featured video, Dr. Lori Geist shares ideas for how we can integrate the teaching and practice of core vocabulary with emergent literacy activities and routines. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Many thanks to Dr. Geist and to the amazing team at CoughDrop for creating and sharing this wonderful presentation that was part of the AAC in the Cloud 2020 Conference. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1VCXGsPKaM&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=CoughDrop
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: core vocabulary, emergent literacy, Intervention & Instructional Strategies, videos
August 23, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Happy Sunday, AAC friends! We have a handful of AAC posts that may be of interest. Monday – PrAACtically Reading: Books Featuring Children & Youth with Disabilities Tuesday – AAC Link Up Wednesday – Video of the Week: Strategies That Support Well-being Thursday – Throwback Thursday: Addressing AAC Intervention Challenges While you are here, check out a wonderful AAC implementation tip graphic by PrAACtical AAC contributor Lauren Gonzales. You can download the full infographic here or by clicking the image below. You can also download this flyer with all of Lauren’s AAC Boot Camp 2020 materials (click here or on the graphic below). And if you are still in the mood for some AAC reading, here are some suggestions. 5+ Ways to Make Page Fluffers and Spacers AAC Vocabulary Lists Make It Monday: Manual Communication Boards with Core Vocabulary Communication Boards: Colorful Considerations
Filed under: Featured Posts, PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: Books & Book Reading, Intervention & Instructional Strategies, presume potential
August 20, 2020
by Carole Zangari -
Supporting individuals with AAC needs can be a complex process. Even when we have access to the full range of tools we need, have used solid assessment data to plot out the journey, and incorporated evidence-based strategies in our teaching, we often encounter speedbumps or have to take detours. Today, we look back on a handful of past posts that can help us think through some of the challenges that arise. Stimming or Learning? Considerations For Kids Who Repeat Themselves with AAC AAC Mythology v2.0: A Few Misconceptions About AAC Intervention AAC Intervention That Teaches More and Tests Less: Thoughts on Implementation AAC Therapy: When the Lesson Plan Fails Things to Try with AAC Learners who Have Short Attention Spans Have you encountered persistent or puzzling intervention challenges that you’d like us to write about? Drop us a note using the contact form or comment below and we’ll try to... [Read More...]
Filed under: Featured Posts, PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: Intervention & Instructional Strategies, Language Intervention/Therapy