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AAC Implementation
Learning to Communicate Our Basic Wants and Needs

In the world of supporting special needs students with expressive language and speech impairments, teaching communication for expressing wants and needs is not just important, it's one of our priorities.

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Vicki Clarke
January 24, 2024
AAC Apps, Equipment & Tools
Empowering AAC Users: The Pitfalls of Hand-over-Hand Assistance

Supporting individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) involves understanding and respecting their autonomy. Unfortunately, the use of hand-over-hand assistance in communication attempts can have unintended negative consequences for AAC users.

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Vicki Clarke
January 16, 2023
AAC in the Community
Embracing AAC at Any Age: Unlocking Independence and Opportunities

We all typically agree that interventions for people with developmental differences must start early to be effective. However, when it comes to communication, particularly for young adults with disabilities, it’s never too late to introduce or reintroduce tools like Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Vicki Clarke
January 9, 2024
Teaching Tools & Strategies
Mini AAC Tool Kit for Classrooms: Part Two

Welcome back to our ongoing series on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools for the classroom! In Part Two, we’ve chosen three more of our favorite communication supports for your classroom: Classroom Communication Box Display, All Turn It Spinner and TD Snap: Core First AAC Application

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Vicki Clarke
December 28, 2023
AAC Apps, Equipment & Tools
Educators Exploring ChatGPT: Where Do I Get Started?

Welcome to the exciting world of ChatGPT, a super helpful AI tool that's changing the way we learn and teach! If you're new to ChatGPT, don't worry. I'm here to show you how this cool tool can make education fun and effective for everyone. 

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Ryan Penny
December 13, 2023
AAC in the Community
My AAC – A Reflection of Me

Ask yourself, “How am I embracing the culturally and linguistically diverse students in my classroom? How am I supporting diversity and inclusion for students from marginalized communities?

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Stephanie Ekis
December 6, 2023