Backing up AAC is a big part of what we do as SLPs. It ensures that all of the progress AAC users have made using newly added/modified vocabulary isn’t lost during an update or device malfunction. We’ll give you some helpful links to make it a seamless process too!
Aided Language Stimulation, sometimes known as Aided Language Input, is a method of modeling language using an AAC device while an AAC user is observing. The purpose of it is to build communication skills using an AAC device.
Functional communication includes requesting, protesting, describing, commenting, asking and answering questions, and engaging in social routines. Individuals who use AAC engage in functional communication exchanges throughout their days.
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What exactly are AAC accessories and why are they important? I have the tablet itself but do I need anything else? In this post, we will share some of our favorite AAC device (i.e., high tech/speech generating) accessories and how they can increase use and function of one’s AAC or AT system.
Snapshot of pragmatic language definition and populations affected by pragmatic language difficulties, as well as examples of goals, therapy activities, and ways to support it as carryover
This week we were able to chat with a friend of ours, Alan Kinsella! Alan is a board certified behavioral analyst (BCBA) working with individuals on the autism spectrum. He dips into the world of ABA and how it has been utilized to make meaningful changes in behavior.
Social stories… There's been a lot of discussion surrounding them lately, and we are here to elaborate! In this article, we will discuss what a social story actually is and why they serve as a beneficial therapeutic resource. FREE Coronavirus social story also included!
