An accessible information sheet for anyone looking to understand more about AAC including caregivers, educators, or therapists. Includes:What AAC isWhat AAC is notWhat is the purpose of AACWho would benefit from AAC Comprehensive best practice tips for supporting an AAC userYou may also like:Neurodi...
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A blog with information, freebies for teachers of special education, and others working students with disabilities such as Autism.
Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP. 35 years experience in AAC. OMazing Kids AAC and app consulting. Creator of several AAC Feature Matching resources (https://omazingkidsllc.com/omazing-kids-aac-resource-links/). Includes info about unique features to support Gestalt Language Processors
*** 3/15/23: This old blog post from 2016 and updates from 2021 are being archived. Please see the new AAC Resources Link Page here on my blog for links to the most current info: https://omazingkidsllc.com/omazing-kids-aac-resource-links/ *** {AAC Tips} How SLPs can get FREE access to AAC apps, AAC app user groups, funding options & more! …
*** See this new post for the most current info & a major update: https://omazingkidsllc.com/2021/07/20/feature-matching-chart-for-the-top-11-robust-ios-symbol-based-aac-apps/ *** https://youtu.be/OFecdvc7A4Y https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Get-Access-to-the-Top-11-iOS-Symbol-Based-AAC-Apps-TPT-Freebie-6869004 How to Get Access to the Top 10 iOS Symbol-Based AAC Apps (updated 5/13/21) This chart contains information that was confirmed with each app developer to insure accuracy. It is part of a much larger feature matching…
This year I am so excited, because I will get to start working with a new program to my building! It is a semi-contained Autism program!! This means a lot of changes and more AAC for me, but I am welcoming this new adventure. Aside from new kids, it will mean some new tools, mainly AAC devices and visuals. Now we have seen professionals sporting those oh so trendy lanyards with oodles of Boardmaker images on them, but do you know why they are so important? Here's some info on the visual necklace. These 'Visual Necklaces' as many call them,
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
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[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.
A blog about autism, AAC devices, communication and grief.
