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The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) takes the research that shows which practices improve the social-emotional outcomes for young children with, or at risk for, delays or disabilities and creates FR

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ISAAC webinar presentation

Speaking of Apps June 24, 2013 11:44 AM by Megan Sutton AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) for aphasia is a challenging area of practice for many Speech-Language Pathologists. Whereas most AAC devices and apps help those who have difficulty physically speaking, people with aphasia need help overcoming the underlying language disorder on top of any speech difficulties.

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Educating Students Who Need Intensive Supports in a UDL Environment This slide presentation was developed by participants of the 2012 Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Conference to provide an overview of how students with disabilities (who need intensive supports) can be served in an educational environment that has integrated the principles of Universal Design for Learning.

Research Insights Into LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) Ben Satterfield Center for AT Excellence GA Tools for Life

Results All participants exhibited a positive increase in multisymbol message production almost immediately upon introduction of the LTM prompting procedure.

There is a rapidly growing body of research that demonstrates the positive effects of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention on the communication of children and adults with complex communication needs. Despite the positive impact of many AAC interventions, however, many individuals with complex communication needs continue to experience serious challenges participating in educational, vocational, healthcare, and community environments. In this paper, we apply the framework proposed by the International Classifi cation of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to illustrate the need to re-think AAC intervention to improve outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs, and to foster a new generation of intervention research that will provide a solid foundation for improved services. Specifi cally, the paper emphasizes the need to take a more holistic view of communication intervention and highlights the following key principles to guide AAC intervention and research: (a) build on the individual ' s strengths and focus on the integration of skills to maximize communication, (b) focus on the individual ' s participation in real-world contexts, (c) address psychosocial factors as well as skills, and (d) attend to extrinsic environmental factors as well as intrinsic factors related to the individual who requires AAC.

"This collection of visual supports and other resources provides examples of various strategies that  can be used to support students on the autism spectrum, as well as others with and without disabilities.  Some of these visuals have also been used as part of a school's Response to Intervention (RTI) or as part of School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS).  Many of the visuals can also be used with families to assist their son/daughter at home. Others may benefit adults on the spectrum, as well. "

Cool inforgraphic making the case for SLPs training parents rather than just providing direct services

Hashtag used by people communicating about what it actually means to be someone who is autistic.

I developed a series of educational computer software programs that they could operate on their own by simply pressing the spacebar.