Punam Desormes, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Professional at the University of Central Florida and Apple Patch Therapy, Inc. The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) classroom - It is a wonder! Full of challenging behaviors and language deficits, BUT also full of excitement, multi-moda...
By Laconda Walker Ross M.A., SLT, CTRS As another year end quickly approaches, I am reminded of the many blessings that occur in 365 days. Those blessings include therapists, support staff, families and many others who influence the lives of children who may have complex communication needs. As we reflect upon the ...
By Charlie Fleisch, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I love to play blackjack at the casinos. Until about 3 years ago, I let my sister or my aide do all of the talking and gesturing to the dealers, when an idea came to me that I can make a blackjack page on my Accent 1400 (see attached) with all of the key words used for blackjack. In...
_By Daniel Dardiz, M.A,, CCC-SLP Over the past twenty years, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients and families who come from many different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Communication is a component that encompasses every aspect of our lives. Spoken and written language is all around us. Family gatheri...
By Jessica Steiner, M.Ed., CF- SLP Hello Core and AAC lovers! As promised, let’s talk about core word toys so you can make your own big box of core to enhance your AAC Language Lab lesson plan. I purchased some of the materials at Target but similar materials can be purchased at retailers like WalMart or the Dollar St...
By Anna-Maria Beard, Mom Extradordinaire We were cleaning out a used fish tank my brother had lent my oldest son Knox. Knox wanted to spend his birthday money on two aquatic turtles and begin a new hobby with a freshwater tank. My sister Alexa had come over to help me lift the tank and empty the existing gravel from the...