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“It takes two.” One of the biggest takeaway points from listening to SLP Nerdcast’s podcast about partner training in AAC. We were excited to collab with their founders for this topic. Check out our review of their episode and some other great resources!
Supporting AAC carryover means using AAC in natural contexts and for very meaningful and purposeful ways.
One's ownership of their AAC system (think: speech generating devices, core words boards, etc.) is essential to the individual user. We break down why and how we as SLPs and caregivers can encourage ownership and corresponding operational competencies.
We are looking forward to spring, anyone else? Check out our latest resource for speech, language, and communication, which is spring themed! We took a visual scene and used the Markup tool to create a fun and easy language-building activity!
In this month's "Best of..." post, we are talking about Google Images and how great they are for building language and more for everyone, including individuals with AAC devices.
Developing operational competences in AAC devices (e.g. power, charging, volume, manipulation) is critical for individuals and caregivers who use this technology. Communication using an AAC device requires it to be charged, turned on, and with the volume up!
Dedicated and non-dedicated high tech AAC devices can vary in features, cost, and ways to obtain them.
