This week, Speech and Language Pathologist and DIR Expert Trainer Joleen Fernald answers Affect Autism member questions about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices and facilitating communication in our children.
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Susan Berkowitz - speech-language pathologist, core vocabulary, core word activities, AAC intervention
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Pediatric speech and communication encompasses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices for children, along with speech and language therapy tools.
The Simon Tecnology Center Assistive technology can be a device or service that helps children with disabilities such as blindness, deafness, autism, or down syndrome participate more independently within their environment at home or school.
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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) utilizes diverse modes of communication to assist individuals unable to verbalize speech. Aided AAC systems include specially designed books, picture charts, communication boards and computerized devices to help non-verbal users communicate and connect with others.
AAC in school
All of your students deserve a voice. For some, finding a voice can mean finding a different way to express themselves. It is important to ...
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Augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) devices are made to help those with a speech disorder communicate. Learn about a variety of different AAC devices.
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This is a cautionary tale for those who support augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) users. We spend a great deal of time talking a...
According to the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA), it is, “…a set of procedures and processes by which an individual’s co...
A lot of my kiddos have limited or emerging language skills. Some students use AAC devices to clarify their speech. Others use it as their sole means of communication. Since my students are in the 3-5 year old they need to be taught how to use their AAC device. Aided simulation is communication strategy, where…
In a recent discussion with a teacher, I was asked what I would recommend doing with all the simple single message devices and assortment ...
Hey everyone! The first day of Closing the gap has come to an end! I had my first of two days of PODD training with Linda Burkhart. I feel jazzed about using PODD books with our kiddos and am so excited to share what I have learned with you all. Here are a few photos…
