At the beginning of this year, multiple people in my district began discussing communication for children with autism. The early childhood ... Read more
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Low-tech AAC: Picture Exchange (Pros and Cons)
Please note before I begin this post that I am aware that PECS is a specific and trademarked system. I have been through the formal training, however, ... Read more
Low-tech AAC: Core Vocabulary (Pros and Cons)
Last year, several SLPs in my district attended a fantastic conference by Gail Van Tatenhove. By the end of the two days, we were ready to make some ... Read more
Low-tech AAC: PODD (Pros and Cons)
Seventeen years ago I was a brand new SLP graduate. I accepted the only mid-year job that I could find (overage for 2 SLPs with high caseloads) and ... Read more
Secrets for Modeling Language
The difficulty with verbal language for many children with language disorders is that it is fleeting and invisible. Communication boards make that ... Read more
Language Based Communication Boards
A little speech talk here. Wait! Don't go! You just might learn something awesome. ;) Language development of a typical child includes ... Read more
Go To Sleep Gecko
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My husband recently checked Go To Sleep Gecko out of the library to appease my ... Read more
Stone Soup
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I decided a few days ago that this week's Children's Book Monday, would be on Stone Soup. ... Read more
GoTalk
I love me my Go Talk 9+. This is a very simple 12 button voice output device. You record short messages for each button. There are 5 levels that can ... Read more
Communication Bracelets
I just saw these communication bracelets yesterday for the first time, and I am so excited about them! They combine the trendy, jelly-type bracelets ... Read more
Single Button Messages
A low cost way of helping children speak single messages is through recording toys or "talking" buttons. These can be purchased at places like Radio ... Read more
BIGmack
I know. This product name reminds you of a certain hamburger at a popular fast food chain. But this device is actually a simple voice output device ... Read more
Picture Communication Boards
For most people, picture communication boards are one of the first forms of Augmentative Communication tried. These can be extremely simple: 2 ... Read more