Common AAC Misconceptions
The research on the implementation, use and development of specialized AAC systems has skyrocketed in the past few years! It is important as AAC advocates we stay on top of the news and research to...
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Too Young for AAC?
From the start of my career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have worked with many children who use high-tech speech generating device systems (SGDs) or augmentative communication. While many speech-language pathologists worried that SGDs would...
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Symbol Use and Transitioning CVI Stages
This little one is transitioning through CVI stages. We are moving out of tangible and concrete items and onto a screen. The first step in doing this is providing a voice output underneath the item....
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The Best Practice For Teaching Vocabulary
Best practice for teaching new vocabulary is…80% core AND 20% fringe vocabulary according to research by Bean A., Cargill L., & Lyle S. (2019).I had a big “aha” movement in March wherein I realized one of...
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Selecting Core Words
Core words are a systematic way to teach and use single messages by combining either one or a string of them to form either single word phrases or expansive multi-word sentences. A core vocabulary varies...
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Parent Resources for AAC Users
AAC Blogs & Email Services Parent support groups are resourceful especially during this super exciting and new part of your child’s life. It is also very important to connect with those that know and understand...
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Aided Language Stimulation
Modeling & Aided Language Stimulation in the AAC World Aided Language Stimulation, along is a way to support an AAC user and encourage them to use their new device. Aided Language Stimulation allows the user...
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DIY Making Switch Adaptable Lights
DIY Cause & Effect Lights for Switch Users This is a great and inexpensive idea for cause and effect switch lights. These images are from one of our client’s birthday parties. We designed personalized cause...
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, also known as AAC, is changing the communication world as we know it! The name AAC comes from the meaning of augment, to enhance something and alternative, another...
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Communication Breakdown and Repair using Partner Assisted Scanning
What is Partner Assisted Scanning Partner Assisted Scanning gives access to communication by help of a communication partner for those with limited to no verbal Speech. It also can be used as a technique to...
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