a free weekly webinar series with Dr Caroline Musselwhite, CCC-SLP and Maureen Nevers, CCC-SLP. We have been walking Angelman families through how to evaluate if they have a robust AAC system, how to think about and plan for aided language stimulation, and how to create opportunities to model and use specific targeted words. The content is targeted at Angelman syndrome families but is applicable to any population with complex communication needs and significant disabilities.
Looking to support a family who is new to AAC? Working with a teacher or SLP who is ready to boost their implementation of AAC across the day? Do we have a resource for you! The Angelman Syndrome Foundation has put together a truly amazing set of videos and support materials to help us get started in AAC implementation.
SLP Judith Bergman discusses strategies for how to address communication breakdowns with repair strategies. This is relatively specific to foreign language speakers but could be applied to any communication breakdown.
Augmentative Communication
and Early Intervention
Myths and Realities
MaryAnn Romski, PhD, CCC-SLP; Rose A. Sevcik, PhD
The use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services and supports with infants
and young children has been limited, owing to a number of myths about the appropriateness of
AAC use with this population. This article will provide an overview of some of the myths that
have hampered the inclusion of AAC into early intervention service delivery and refutes them. It
will then examine some of the realities that must be considered when delivering AAC services
and supports to young children