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Dr. Samuel Sennott
7/24/2017 10:07 PM
We all need a little help from our friends! We will compile the list YOU help create.
Let’s have a conversation about navigating how to find out more in the world of AAC. This can be difficult for anyone, whether you are an individual who uses AAC (or wants to), a family member, teacher, other professional in the field, or other community member. This post kicks off a conversation and shares a short list of valuable resources for anyone looking to learn more about AAC.
Professionals share helpful AAC strategies, tools, and ideas for families and other professionals alike. They aim to inspire and connect the AAC community through videos, blogs, social media, and other platforms of communication. One example is how Kate Ahern has tirelessly shared over the years, such as her recent post on #seemeseemyaac.
Families of users of AAC blog about the challenges, triumphs, and overall journey of AAC. These are first hand accounts of what it is like to be a parent of a child with complex communication needs, as well as additional resources they find helpful as they continue their communication journeys. Find community here!
These resources from the AAC industry often pair exploration of the technologies of AAC with personal accounts of how they have helped individuals find their voice. Most offer support and/or training with their tools and technologies.
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Nice, we got a few responses here in this form too: Where do you find augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) resources?
Dr. Samuel Sennott - 7/25/2017
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In additon to what is listed,
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation Communication Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLihsTkrStCH...
We Speak PODD https://web.facebook.com/wespeakpodd/
and the recent AAC in the Cloud http://aacconference.com/schedule/
are valued resources for our team.
aac4thai - 7/25/2017
Thank you for sharing these terrific resources. Each of those goes pretty deep! Excited to see this list start to emerge.
Dr. Samuel Sennott - 7/25/2017
Thank you for sharing these terrific resources. Each of those goes pretty deep! Excited to see this list start to emerge.
Dr. Samuel Sennott - 7/25/2017
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