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AAC Evaluations and Funding: How to Get an AAC Device for a Child

AAC Evaluations and Funding: How to Get an AAC Device for a Child AAC is great!  But how on earth are you supposed to get one for a child?  Never fear!  Andrea from Forbes AAC is here!  Andrea joined us live and walked us through how to navigate

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Helping a Child Learn to Use an AAC Device to Communicate

Helping a Child Learn to Use an AAC Device to Communicate Having trouble figuring out how to teach an AAC device or system to a child?  Susan Berkowitz joined us LIVE on The Speechie Show to share her 5 tips for AAC implementation.  Check it out!  #speechieshow

How to Teach Core Words on AAC Devices

How to Teach Core Words on AAC Devices Having trouble teaching a new core word button to a child with AAC?  Denise Ferremi from Speech Language Pirates joined us on The Speechie Show to show us how you can set up multiple activities and opportunities to teach a

What to Do when a Child Won’t Use their AAC Device?

What to Do when a Child Won't Use their AAC Device? What do you do if the child you're working with isn't interested in using his AAC system or device?  In this video, I'm answering a question about a boy who won't use his AAC device and sharing my

Free Communication Apps: Low-Cost AAC Options

Free Communication Apps: Low-Cost AAC Options There are many communication apps and augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) systems to help people communicate who are having trouble speaking.  Although an AAC device should not be chosen specifically based on price, sometimes you just need some inexpensive options so you have SOMETHING

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Best Ways to Use PECS with Toddlers

In this video, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark will explain the best way to use PECS with a toddler and what to do even if you're not actually trained in PECS. Click Here to Download Your Free AAC Cheat Sheets Identify Top Priority Words First: What are the

Why Use AAC for Toddlers or Children?

Why Use AAC for Toddlers or Children? AAC devices are augmentative/alternative communication systems that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking.  There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button

AAC Speech Therapy | SLP’s Guide to Teaching AAC

What are AAC Devices? AAC devices are augmentative/alternative communication systems that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking.  There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button to

Jump Start Your Late Talker

⬅ Back to Speech and Language Kids Store View Shopping Cart Add to Cart Jump Start Your Late Talker eBook This 8-week program will show you what you can do at home to help jump

Teaching Core Vocabulary for AAC Users (Jeff Stepen)

In this episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains, Carrie Clark is joined by Jeff Stepen from www.conversationsinspeech.com to discuss activities that will help target core vocabulary for AAC users. Core Vocabulary for AAC Users Links: Conversations in Speech Podcast Pixon Project PRC Website Word Toob App Songs/Music: http://vantatenhove.com/

Speech Therapy for Autism | Goals and Strategies

What is Autism? According to Autism Speaks, the term "autism" or "autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.  In order to be diagnosed with autism, a child must have each of

SOTB2: Non-Verbal Speech Therapy with Guest Host Lauren Laur

Welcome to the second episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains! I'm your host, Carrie Clark and today I will be brainstorming therapy ideas for a non-verbal child who makes sounds but doesn't have any real words. Today I'm joined by my guest host, Lauren Laur from the Expressly Speaking Teachers Pay

PECS for Autism | Speech Therapy Phases and Strategies

What are PECS? PECS stands for Picture Exchange Communication System.  PECS is a systematic way to teach a child how to communicate with someone else by handing them a picture of what they want.  This program was originally designed for children with autism but can be used

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How to Make Communication Boards

How to Make Communication Boards: Communication boards are a great, inexpensive way to provide someone with a means to communicate who may not be able to speak yet.  Each board contains several pictures that represent different message that the person may want to say.  The person using the board

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The Ultimate AAC Resource Page

What is Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)? AAC stands for augmentative/alternative communication and describes any mode of communication that is not speaking with your mouth.  This may involve pointing to or exchanging pictures, using sign language, using an AAC device that will speak a message when the user

AAC Devices for Autism | Are Communication Devices Helpful?

AAC Devices for Autism AAC Devices for autism were designed with one thing in mind: giving a voice to children who can't speak. Speaking is how we as adults communicate with those around us.  It allows us to interact with other people and influence the world around

AAC Apps | Best AAC Apps for Children

What are AAC Apps? AAC apps are augmentative/alternative communication programs that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking.  There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button to

Sign Language Flash Cards: Free PDF Download

Free Sign Language Flashcard Download Click here to download the sign language flashcards for free! Join the Hub to Access (Free Trial) Research has shown that teaching sign language to young children is beneficial to all children, whether they have speech and language

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A Parent’s Guide to AAC for Children

In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I'm give you an overview of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).  And in the quick tip, I'll tell you where you can download tons of free speech and language materials made by speech-language pathologists. How to Listen: Click "play"

AAC Devices for Kids: What are They and How to Use Them

What are AAC Devices? AAC devices are augmentative/alternative communication systems that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking.  There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button to