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Student Participation Supports
AAC Partner Strategy: Respect and Reflect

As AAC partners, it’s our job to recognize these messages and respond in a way that helps the child learn more effective ways to communicate. One powerful strategy to support this process is called “Respect and Reflect.”

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Vicki Clarke
April 30, 2025
Teaching Tools & Strategies
When a 1:1 Paraprofessional Is in Place: Supporting Inclusion and Communication in the Classroom

The support of a 1:1 paraprofessional may be one part of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team’s plan to ensure access, participation, and meaningful communication in the general education setting.

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Vicki Clarke
April 23, 2025
AAC Apps, Equipment & Tools
Helping AAC Users Communicate More Effectively: Why Consistency Matters

One common mistake is moving words around or creating too many special pages for specific activities. While this might seem helpful in the moment, it can actually make communication more difficult in the long run.

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Vicki Clarke
April 16, 2025
AAC Resources
Looking at Communicative Competence in AAC: What Really Matters

If you support individuals who use AAC, you’ve probably heard the term “communicative competence.” But what does it really mean—and how do we make sure we’re considering everything that contributes to communication success?

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Vicki Clarke
April 9, 2025
AAC Implementation
It’s Not Just About the Device: Shifting Our AAC Focus to the Individual

When professionals are new to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), it’s understandable that the device often becomes the center of their attention.

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Vicki Clarke
April 3, 2025
AAC Apps, Equipment & Tools
March 2025 AAC Device Updates & New Speech Generating Device Summary Booklet

We are excited to share the March 2025 update to the AAC Speech Generating Device Summary booklet, bringing you the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on speech-generating devices (SGDs).

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Vicki Clarke
March 26, 2025