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Language & Communication Development
Literacy for Students with Complex Communication Needs: An SLPs Perspective

My journey as an SLP has been a continuous learning experience. I recognize the importance of evolving my practices to better support literacy development.

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Stephanie Ekis
August 12, 2024
Teaching Tools & Strategies
Teaching AAC Within Routines in Busy Preschool Classrooms

In preschool settings, routines are the backbone of the day. They provide structure and predictability, which are crucial for young children, particularly those who rely on AAC.

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Vicki Clarke
July 31, 2024
AAC Resources
Discovering PRAACTICAL AAC: A Blog About a Blog

We’re exploring a fantastic resource dedicated to it. It’s a blog about a blog! Welcome to our special feature on PRAACTICAL AAC, a treasure trove of knowledge developed by my friend and AAC guru, Dr. Carole Zangari.

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Vicki Clarke
July 24, 2024
Language & Communication Development
Adapting the Science of Reading: Inclusive Literacy Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities

This summer we are busy updating both our Classroom Communication Goals Grid and the Communication Supports Checklist for Special Education Teachers. Both of these tools consider literacy learning for students with special needs. We are concerned with literacy development because communication is not just expression by speech or AAC and listening, but is equally dependent on writing and reading skills.

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Vicki Clarke
July 17, 2024
AAC Implementation
Supercharging Communication with Joint Action Routines: A Game-Changer for AAC Users

Dive into our exciting exploration of how Joint Action Routines (JARs) can be a game-changer in the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

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Danielle Brown, M.S. CCC-SLP
July 8, 2024
Language & Communication Development
Revealing the Science Behind Baby Talk: A research-based look into the conversations between infant and adult

When we think of “baby talk,” also known as “infant directed speech” or “motherese,” we tend to all imagine the same pattern of speech.

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Laurabeth Arvison Bucur, M.A., CCC-SLP
June 25, 2024