AAC Resource for General Education Teachers by https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123 Creating Communication with All Students en-us 2022-01-26 18:53:33 UTC 2023-06-04 16:05:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f399.png What is an AAC? haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016789948 Augmentative and alternative communication or AAC, is a term used to describe various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech or traditional communication methods to communicate.]]> 2022-01-27 21:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016789948 How do I model AAC with learners? haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016808261 o   Use aided stimulation or physical modeling while you speak to the child
o   Provide an AAC system with a robust vocabulary, which includes nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, question words etc. DO NOT LIMIT THE CHILD’S VOCABULARY
o   Don’t stop modelling language if our AAC users don’t begin using their device after a few months. 
o   Speak in grammatically correct sentences to our AAC users while modeling language


 

]]> 2022-01-27 21:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016808261 haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016821799 A short Clip to help you understand basics about modeling AAC systems, Enjoy!]]> 2022-01-27 21:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016821799 haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016823856 Make sure to point and speak when modeling your students AAC device and use animated expressions to keep their interest and motivate them!]]> 2022-01-27 21:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016823856 haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016827860 Augmentative Communication-  is when you add something to your speech (sign language, pictures, a letter board)

Alternative Communication- when you are not able to speak or speech is not understood by others. You would need a different way to communicate.



]]> 2022-01-27 21:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016827860 Types of AAC! haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016834044
1. Unaided AAC – or AAC that does not require a physical aid or tool.
  • Facial expressions
  • Body language
  • Gestures
  • Sign language

2. Aided AAC – or AAC that uses tools or materials.
  • Symbol boards
  • Choice cards
  • Communication books
  • PODD books
  • Keyboards and alphabet charts
  • Speech-generating devices or communication devices
  • AAC apps on mobile devices
]]> 2022-01-27 21:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016834044 Symbol Based! haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016838540 Could be symbol based!]]> 2022-01-27 21:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016838540 Text Based! haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016840357 Could be text-based!]]> 2022-01-27 21:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016840357 What are some available systems? haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016845849
  • Project Core
  • Assistiveware
  • Saltillo
  • Speak for Yourself
  • LAMP words for Life and Unity

    • ]]>     2022-01-27 21:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016845849     Additional Resources haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016849131 2022-01-27 21:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016849131 AssistiveWare Website haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016851542 This website is for assistiveware devices/technology, but also offers a lot of good basic information on what ACC's are, how they work, and online training in utilizing their devices!]]> 2022-01-27 21:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016851542 Project Core haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016854044 This resource gives teaching supports and training on implementing AAC in the classroom. It also gives access to downloadable AAC pages, tools, and teaching resources for free!]]> 2022-01-27 21:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016854044 PrAACtical AAC haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016857729 This is a blog/resource that provides community interaction with parents and teachers, tutorials/newest technologies, and materials for AAC work.

    ]]>     2022-01-27 21:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016857729     AT4Kids haileyzigg https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016861671 This resources provides specialized evaluation of students, support for identification of appropriate AAC tools, lending library free of charge for tools/devices, as well as training and mentoring of students, families, and educators for use.]]> 2022-01-27 22:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/haileyzigg/AAC123/wish/2016861671