In this episode, we wrap up our year long conversation around AAC by sharing our favorite takeaways and resources ..read more

In this episode we interview Whitney White, an SLP from Pulaski County VA Schools, as she reflects on supporting her AAC users this school year. She shares about lesson learned, her top tips for implementing and plans for the future. For more information on Assistiveware's Core Word Classroom visit the following link https://www.assistiveware.com/blog/assistiveware-core-word-classroom ..read more

In this episode, we have a conversation with Denise Walker, an SLP from Pittsylvania County as she recounts her experiences from this year in terms of strategies that have worked and suggestions for moving forward with best practice in implementing the use of AAC devices. https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/aac-implementation-framework-steps-to-learning/ Integrating AAC into the Classroom (ASHA Leader, 2004) https://www.assistiveware.com/learn-aac ..read more

In this episode we continue our conversation with Chris Bugaj regarding the Specific Language Systems First Approach. He discusses the benefits of using this approach and shares implementation strategies. Link to Chris' course = https://christopher-s-site-3450.thinkific.com/courses/specificlanguagefirst Talking with Tech Podcast = https://www.talkingwithtech.org/about SLFSA episode = https://www.talkingwithtech.org/blog/the-specific-language-system-first-approach-to-aac ..read more

In this episode, we share part 1 of our discussion with Chris Bugaj, author, podcast host, and more, on the Specific Language Systems First Approach. To begin this conversation, Chris explains this approach and discusses the benefits that he has seen when working with teams that have utilized this approach to address communication needs. Please check out the following links for more information... SLSFA information -  https://www.talkingwithtech.org/blog/the-specific-language-system-first-approach-to-aac Link to the  course -  https://christopher-s-site-3450.thinkific.com/course ..read more

In this episode we chat with Caroline Gaddy from Tobii Dynavox about her experiences both as a gestalt language learner herself and in serving students who are GLPs. She shares tips for practitioners to better identify and support these types of language learners. The articles mentioned are in the SIG 1 Perspectives December Issue. The forum Caroline co-edited with Amy Donaldson is Considerations for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices:https://pubs.asha.org/toc/persp/8/6 (scroll down a touch to get to the forum articles). This is the open access GLP article: https://pubs.asha.org/doi ..read more

This episode introduces the topic of gestalt language processing. Specifically what this terms means and how to identify if a student may be this type of learner ..read more

In this episode we discus the Descriptive Teaching Approach and how it can be used in instruction to provide further practice of core vocabulary. For more information on this topic check out this blog post from AAC Community ..read more

In this episode we review the definition of core vocabulary and discuss how these flexible messages are the foundation of building language and should be taught first when introducing an AAC system. Check out this Daily Routines Planning Form from Project Core to help you determine what core words to focus on and how to provide multiple opportunities to use these words in meaningful activities throughout the day ..read more

In this episode, we continue our discussion about setting up opportunities for our students to use their AAC systems in meaningful ways throughout the day. This blog post from Cough Drop, 10 AAC Tips for Teachers, is a great resource for basic tips on implementing AAC in the classroom ..read more