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A miracle occurred last spring. The voters in my area approved a bond which, among other things, updated the school district's technology. The Speech Pathologists (clever and quick-to-act folks that we are) quickly jumped on this and made a proposal for iPads. Which we received last month!!! Unfortunately, even the best laid plans have their

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This is an how to blog to explain how to use communication on the go bundles. The boards are easy to use and helpful.

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a keyboard with the title 3 tips for using an aac communication board in special education

AAC stands for Alternative and Augmentative Communication. Basically, it means using different ways of communicating besides verbal speech. Alternative communication methods are typically used when someone is unable to speak or is very difficult to understand. #SpecialEducation

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Key Word Sign is a type of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It’s a way of communicating that uses hand signs to represent the main or key words in a sentence at the same time as the words are spoken.

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Unlock the true potential of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)! 🌐 Bust myths surrounding verbal communication difficulties and discover the transformative power of AAC tools. 🗣️ Break barriers, foster inclusivity, and empower voices. Check out our latest blog for insights and inspiration! #AAC #CommunicationTools #InclusiveCommunication #EmpowerVoices #VerbalCommunication

Unlock the true potential of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)! 🌐 Bust myths surrounding verbal communication difficulties and discover the transformative power of AAC tools. 🗣️ Break barriers, foster inclusivity, and empower voices. Check out our latest blog for insights and inspiration! #AAC #CommunicationTools #InclusiveCommunication #EmpowerVoices #VerbalCommunication

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Getting started with PECS for autism has never been easier than with this collection of free printables and downloads, PECS pictures, books, schedules, and boards, and speech therapy activities for nonverbal children!

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There are many ways to inspire and motivate children to communicate. One way I have found effective is structuring a game/play session. It is important to enable reluctant communicators or those who rely on AAC to fully engage with their peers. AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication and can range from Eye-Gaze to PECS (Picture exchange communication system) . The International society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) states

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We’re thrilled to continue our series on visual supports, guest authored by AAC SLP Tabi Jones-Wohleber. Tabi has been an AAC service provider for many years and graciously offered to share s…

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a blue tablet with words and pictures on the screen that says can you go with me?

Informational site about AAC devices from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Assocation (ASHA). AAC devices are on the high-tech side of the AT continuum and are very useful for students who are nonverbal.

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