What is High Tech AAC?
High tech AAC devices, or speech-generating devices (SGDs), are electronic devices with more advanced processors. They can help individuals with complex communication needs express wants, needs, and ideas more effectively.
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AAC Assessment Tools
More AAC assessment tools have become available in recent years (and they keep growing!). One thing to take note of is that dynamic assessment is key for best practice when evaluating the pediatric population. In this post, we also share links to various AAC evaluation and progress measures.
Backing Up AAC System
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!
What is Aided Language Stimulation?
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.
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AAC Device Accessories [Cases, Straps, Mounts, & More]
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.
Pragmatic Language: What it is & How to support it
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
Communication Community's Q & A with Alan Kinsella, M.S., BCBA, LBA-NY
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.
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