The ABCs of AAC: Q is for questions.
Overview of AAC phrases and buzzwords, with a short explanation and links to more information.
The importance of respecting the privacy of AAC users from Alyssa Hillarys perspective
An article summarizing the research on the opinions of AAC users on commonly used phrases and terms relating to AAC and assistive technology.
Read on for AssistiveWare’s recommendations on what words to use and what words to avoid when talking about AAC based on a survey of the AAC community.
AAC users need to be able to communicate about complex topics.How can you support an AAC user to communicate about these topics too?
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Increase Communication Functions Increase Word Variety Device Use and Navigation AAC Access Communication Repair For more information on AAC goal writing, I’d highly recommend Linda Burkhart’s goal writing resource here. Read more about my goals here. Tips for AAC Success Effective AAC implementation should focus on these three research-supported priorities: If you’re looking for a […]
This fall, I started created some Core Adapted Books for my AAC users. It inspired me to build an AAC Book Lending Library for my school. I have always used books to target core vocabulary but this fall I started adding sentence strips right into the books. After I did the first one, I realized […]
Nothing makes me happier than combining literacy with communication opportunities. In my K-2 classroom 90% of my students use alternative methods to support their communication or use AAC exclusively as their voice. I’ve learned so much about AAC and ways to incorporate it into my classroom over the past few years. Here’s a simple activity to combine read-a-loud and AAC modeling. This is a huge hit in my classroom and I’m sure your students will love it, too!
Supports for language learning
Supports for language learning
Supports for language learning
Modeling means you point to words on the AAC tool as you speak. This article explains everything you need to know about modeling.
Create AAC photo cards from image search
Discover innovative AAC Communication Books at AAC Book Builders. Explore our range of solutions designed to enhance communication.
[Source: Teaching Learners with Special Needs] Video Modeling is an evidence based practice in special education. Entire new companies have popped up claiming their way of doing it is magical even! However, it doesn’t take much to do effective video modeling for any skill, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Essentially all you need is the child’s […]
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AlphaTopics AAC app to supplement & clarify natural speech with 3 tools (letter board, whiteboard, topics board) useful for dysarthria, aphasia, & ICU.
