by admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Family Fun, Tips & Tricks
Summer is officially here and your family is planning on some fun. Don’t let the splish splash and sunshine stop your child from sharing his or her ideas at the beach, pool, or even under the sprinkler. It can be hard to see a touch screen in the sun and...
by admin | May 17, 2023 | Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and this year’s theme is Building a Strong Foundation. This theme has so much relevance to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)! How do we build strong foundations in AAC? By setting families up for...
by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | Communication Partner Instruction
If you’re using the SMoRRES® Training Program to educate families or school staff to model AAC, you already know that Controlled Practice and Feedback is Step 5. Indeed, in order for communication partners to learn a new skill, they often need practice. Perhaps...
by admin | Dec 4, 2022 | Family Fun, Tips & Tricks
The winter holidays are full of food, family and fun. Here are some ideas for including your AAC communicator in the kitchen. Core vocabulary is plentiful during cooking. Think about all of the things you “put in” “turn on,” “get,” and “open.” However...
by admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Family Fun, Tips & Tricks
Is your family planning on trick-or-treating this Halloween? If so, here are some tips and tricks to make sure your little ghoul or goblin has access to communication: If you live in Chicagoland like us, the weather on Halloween can be wet. Use a clear...
