Introductory AAC strategies by Rachell Johnson. In particular, highlights some of the lesson plan resources available on SGD websites
A great overview to share with paraeducators of regular educators to support understanding of AAC best practices
This short video outlines the common barriers to AAC Implementation. Understanding these barriers, identifying them when they arise, and remedying them is critical to AAC implementation success.
This webinar addresses topics related to diverse representation, such as personalizing the voice, language and dialect.
In thisIn video presentation, Diverse AAC discusses AAC and the importance of representation in an AAC system for our earliest communicators (early intervention focus)
This is a great video showcasing fathers of AAC users. Great perspectives and insights!!
Kelly Fonner brings together mothers of AAC users to share their tips with AAC professionals
Parent perspective on the importance of early AAC implementation
Caroline Musselwhite emphasizes the importance of embedding meaningful and fun opportunities into AAC modeling
*This is about Aided Language Input
Erin Sheldon shares how Core Vocabulary modeling and the Descriptive Teaching method can be used to enhance interaction
*This is about Aided Language Input
A great introduction to Core Vocabulary by my colleague Maureen Nevers
Maureen Nevers describes the important AAC practice of non-directive language
Sara Weber has created a playlist of videos reviewing how to model core words in everyday activities. She targets one core word per video.
This video focuses on embedding AAC teaching strategies into play activities. It is aimed at parents and therefore is a family-friendly video about AAC use at home.
*This is about Aided Language Input
*Watch one of these during the second Asynchronous time on Day 4
Karen Erickson provides excellent information regarding supporting literacy development for children who use AAC. She's the national superstar in literacy instruction for AAC users!
Lori Geist is another incredibly knowledgeable SLP about AAC and literacy. This is her newest training, also from AAC in the Cloud
Jane Farrell has a wealth of knowledge about Shared Reading for AAC Users
Although this video is not about AAC for young children Erin Sheldon is not to be missed! She is a parent of a child with Angleman Syndrome, as well as a Special Educator. This is her newest training from AAC in the Cloud (a great free online AAC conference that happens every June)
Janice Light, from Penn State University, focuses on intervention strategies for AAC users targeting 1) acquiring phonological awareness skills, 2) learning to read words, 3) participating in shared reading with personalized books and 4) writing stories
Carole Zangari, from Praacticalaac.org fame, created a great resource for imbedding core vocabulary into preschool activities and literacy instruction
Kathryn Dorney highlights the importance of Aided Language Input for emergent communicators, particularly how to observe a child's communicative intent and model words that match the intent
*This is about Aided Language Input
How to effectively coach communication partners to teach language using AAC
Sarah Gregory discusses inclusionary practices, with an emphasis on the importance of peer models
Can be used for professional development for paraeducators or SLPs. My favorite is the Communication Training Series from the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, featuring my colleague Maureen Nevers