The ABCs of AAC: Q is for questions.
Three ways to encourage use of AAC...from PrAACticalAAC.org
18 core word board
Let's help those with complex communication needs make their voices heard, using good technology that actually makes things easier and supports everyone in helping the individual succeed.
Go Away Big Green Monster app is actually an interactive book, a really fun one that my students really gravitate towards. It can be read...
Show your AAC Learner all different ways to show happiness. Model positive comments! #ICanDoMoreThanRequest from Rachael M Langley, MA, CCC-SLP
Welcome back to The Adapted Classroom! Today for Friday Funday we are doing the Mentos and Coke experiment! Of course, we adapted our lesson by including our...
Supports for language learning
Susan Berkowitz - speech-language pathologist, core vocabulary, core word activities, AAC intervention
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Access means that an AAC system needs to be with the student and accessible at all times. Let's motivate our teams to make it happen!
If you read this blog regularly, you know that I talk a lot about AAC implementation and best practices for getting your aac users to commun...
Last week and this coming week, we are targeting the word "OPEN" in speech and in the classroom. Here is a handout we shared with the teach...
Using AAC for communication in the classroom can be overwhelming. Here are my tips for using AAC to support students in the classroom.
Check out my 5 favorite high quality, low tech AAC boards. A free core board is perfect for trials or provide back-up communication.
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 […]
As we have evolved a little bit in our use of AAC - I found that it was time to update some of our low tech options so that there was a consistent core communication board on all the low tech objects in addition to their specific fringe vocabulary. So now we have kickboards 2.0!…
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!
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File Folder Heaven - Printable, Hands-On Fun with File Folder Games Core Vocabulary Activities Bundle - This Core Vocabulary Growing Bundle offers a fun and interactive way to teach Core Vocabulary Words. These stories are so much fun! :) Each Core Word Vocabulary Set includes: 1 interactive adapted book 1 set of tracing cards (write and wipe) 3 worksheets that focuses on the core word (1 circle the words sheet, 1
