There are lots of great core vocabulary resources for the classroom, including core word calendars. My goal here is to place these vital words in a context that is useful for adult learners of AAC. Adults with ID participate in…
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Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About
Language is like a garden that contains many types of flowers. We need to be able to ask questions, make comments, or even tell someone to take a hike! We need to be able to communicate about a whole range…
Modeling AAC with Adults
When you search the internet for videos on modeling AAC, the majority are of children, often in school settings. This might lead one to wonder if modeling is an effective strategy to use with older students or adults, and what…
AT Tip of the Week: Guided Access to Support AAC use on the iPad
Edited 8/30/20 The iPad is a consumer electronic. It has indeed been a game changer in the field of assistive technology, but was not designed with AT in mind. Over time, Apple has added features that allow us to customize,…
Adults with ID and the Importance of Everyday Choices
Routines are great. Until they’re not. Many of us rely on routines. They help reduce anxiety and make our days predictable. Everyone needs some measure of predictability. The problem comes when predictability prevents possibility. We all deserve the opportunity to…
Virtual App Smackdown
HP Reveal, UDL, & AAC! I am having fun discovering the newly renamed HP Reveal. The first iteration of this app was called Aurasma. This app allows you to create “Auras” associated with…
Learn to Play, Play to Learn
Cause and effect. Action and reaction. We need an understanding of this concept to know that we can have an impact on our environment. Without cause and effect, it is really hard to learn to play. As has been said,…
ACES 2018 Video
Watch and share the new ACES video. Time to get excited! (Click on the video below)
ACES 2018
February is almost here, and it is time to start thinking about ACES 2018! Temple is beginning to accept applications for this one of a kind summer institute for young adult AAC users. Spend two weeks on the Temple campus! …
Why What You Do Is So Important
On January 8th, 2018, National Public Radio’s Joe Shapiro presented the first segment in a series, “Abused and Betrayed”, discussing issues surrounding sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities. Individuals with ID are seven times more likely to suffer from…