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Let my 45 years of experience with AAC and language disorders help you navigate your AAC journey or support you with resources that tackle language disorders. I've worked in whatever setting you're experiencing right now; whether it's the classroom, therapy room, or an administrator. I have worked in public and nonpublic schools, clinics, private practice, non-profits and more. My experience specializing in alternative-augmentative communication for nonverbal students and in training staff to implement aac in their classrooms can be yours; freeing up your time and reducing your stress with time-tested resources for SLPs and special educators.
When I started out in the 1970s there were no resources for AAC users and the SLPs supporting them. My first experiences were with signs and Blissymbols. And my first use of other symbol systems required copying, cutting, and pasting PCS onto pages and baords. But you don't have to do any of that. Let my resources take the load off of you AND help your students be successful communicators.
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AAC Core Word Modeling Resource Posters Handout for Speech Therapy Staff Parents
Elevate your AAC intervention with this comprehensive resource designed to empower you, busy speech-language pathologists, to save time and energy. You will revolutionize communication for augmentative communication users by effortlessly incorporating core words through consistent modeling. This resource is made for those seeking to deepen their understanding of AAC intervention, core vocabulary, and staff training in teaching AAC to both staff and parents. Your augmentative communication users
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Also included in: AAC Core Words Curriculum Teaching Resource Bundle for Speech Therapy
AAC Core Word Training and Planning Team Essentials Bundle for Speech Therapy
Transform the way you teach your AAC users through staff training and progress monitoring! Organize and simplify your approach with this comprehensive AAC Core Word Training Bundle, designed specifically for busy speech-language pathologists like you who seek efficiency and excellence in teaching core words. Save time, enhance consistency, and ensure progress monitoring effortlessly. AAC Core Word Training Bundle for Staff and Caregivers1. Training and Implementational Manual:- Equip yourself an
FREE Visual Cues for Fire Drills for Autism Special Education AAC Users
Here is a free visual cue set to post in your classroom or give to each students to help them follow directions in a fire drill.
These loud and interrupting events are often difficult for special education students - especially those with autism. They are loud, involve an unexpected transition, and disrupt the routine.
Visual cues are indispensable for these students.
For more visual cues, try Visual Cues for Telling What's Wrong & When You're Ready
September 2014 was free communication board
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Story Grammar , Re-tell and Narrative Development Cue Cards and Posters
I understand that your time is precious. That's why I’ve created this group of story element posters and cards designed to make teaching and reinforcing basic story elements a breeze. Enhance your therapy sessions with materials created just for you, saving you time and energy. Features and Benefits:1. Four Story Element Posters (8x11): Engaging visuals that simplify complex concepts for students, helping to provide a deeper understanding of story structure. 2. Corresponding 1/4 Page Size Cards:
1st - 6th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
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SL.1.2
, SL.1.4
, SL.2.2
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Also included in: Story Telling Story Grammar Bundle for Speech Language Therapy
Core Word Planner Templates Track Modeling and Use for Speech and SPED
Are you juggling multiple AAC users and struggling to plan core vocabulary input effectively? Look no further! This comprehensive planning and progress book is designed to simplify core word planning and acquisition for AAC users, and keep IEP teams on track. Organized Planning: Seamlessly plan core words by day, week, and month with dedicated pages for each.Set clear core word goals and track progress effortlessly, ensuring consistency and continuity in AAC instruction.Tailored Daily Planning:
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Free AAC Core Word Tips P is for Planning
If you are working with students who need to use AAC (augmentative-alternative communication) and are looking for tips for best practices for implementation, this video series is for you.
This video is #2 in a series about teaching strategies for AAC users. P is for Planning gives you information about how to plan for your aided language input during specific activities.
Included are sample planning forms and templates. The handout is in standard handout format with 2 slides per page and roo
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Experience
Let my 45 years of experience with AAC and language disorders help you navigate your AAC journey or support you with resources that tackle language disorders. I've worked in whatever setting you're experiencing right now; whether it's the classroom, therapy room, or an administrator. I have worked in public and nonpublic schools, clinics, private practice, non-profits and more. My experience specializing in alternative-augmentative communication for nonverbal students and in training staff to implement aac in their classrooms can be yours; freeing up your time and reducing your stress with time-tested resources for SLPs and special educators.
When I started out in the 1970s there were no resources for AAC users and the SLPs supporting them. My first experiences were with signs and Blissymbols. And my first use of other symbol systems required copying, cutting, and pasting PCS onto pages and baords. But you don't have to do any of that. Let my resources take the load off of you AND help your students be successful communicators.
Teaching style
Working with students with significant special needs has taught me to do whatever works - which can be different for every student in the group. While I have a strong background in applied behavior analysis from working with kids with autism, I utilize a wide variety of strategies and styles! I want to teach teachers and SLPs to consider all options for teaching students with Complex Communication Needs because we need to presume competence for ALL kids. I feel strongly that if a child doesn't learn HE has not failed. WE have.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have had research papers published in peer review professional journals, and have presented at numerous national and international conferences and on webinars. I have also written more than 16 professional CEU hour courses for an on-line university program for SLPs about AAC. And have written a book about AAC implementation for parents, teachers, and SLPs.
My blog has been named one of the top 5 AAC blogs, one of the top 100 Language blogs and top 100 speech therapy blogs. So don't forget to check kidzlearnlanguage.blogspot.com for tips and freebies.
Let me provide you with the information you need to be successful and the resosurces to support you. I've been where you are and I want to help.
My own education history
I have a B.A. in Psychology, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, M. Ed. in School Administration, and extensive graduate level classes in Special Education (enough for a whole other Master's degree - but why?). I believe this varied background has given me a deeper understanding of what these kids - and their teachers - need.
Additional biographical information
I have 2 (grown) children, 1 husband, and 2 cats. I spend as much spare time as I can in my art studio, creating unique jewelry and mixed media assemblage art dolls, or just stealing time for a quick sketch.
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