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Consider Communication with AAC

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      • Communication is a human right.
      • Behavior Communicates.
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      • On Purpose Or By Accident
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      • I Like You.
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Free Webinars on AAC

Posted on: April 5, 2018 Last updated on: April 6, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
While looking for resources online, I found a PDF on the ASHA website containing links to free webinars on different topics in AAC. The webinars have all been produced by the AAC – RERC. What is that, you say? It…
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Modeling AAC with Adults

Posted on: March 23, 2018 Last updated on: December 11, 2023 Written by: Kathryn Helland
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…
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AT Tip of the Week: Guided Access to Support AAC use on the iPad

Posted on: March 20, 2018 Last updated on: December 11, 2023 Written by: Kathryn Helland
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,…
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AT Tip of the Week: Magnification on the iPhone or iPad

Posted on: March 13, 2018 Last updated on: March 13, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
Pocket magnifiers have existed for a while.  Devices, such as the Ruby HD Handheld Video Magnifier, have allowed people with vision impairment to magnify text and images up to 13 times, freeze an image for easier viewing, and change color…
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Adults with ID and the Importance of Everyday Choices

Posted on: March 12, 2018 Last updated on: March 12, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
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…
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Choices and Voices

Posted on: March 12, 2018 Last updated on: March 12, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
Self determination matters. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the poster. Choices and Voices Poster
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AAC in a Nutshell: A Refresher for School-Based Implementation

Posted on: March 6, 2018 Last updated on: March 6, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
This presentation was given as a follow up to a series of trainings provided at Mastery Charter School for AAC in the schools. Click the image below to access the slide deck.   http://  
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Virtual App Smackdown

Posted on: March 2, 2018 Last updated on: April 26, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
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…
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The Silence of Speechlessness

Posted on: February 22, 2018 Last updated on: March 12, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
Bob Williams says it all. Click on the link below to access the downloadable PDF of the poster. The Silence of Speechlessness      
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Learn to Play, Play to Learn

Posted on: February 22, 2018 Last updated on: October 1, 2021 Written by: Kathryn Helland
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,…
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