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"This series of four video demonstrations show a student successfully communicating using a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD). See Lorenzo and his speech-language pathologist, Marta McAulay, communicating using PODD. The PODD system is based on work by Linda Burkhart and Gayle Porter. A summary of PODD is included. "

"PODDs are intended to be as much for receptive communication as they are for expressive communication.  Communication partners of individuals using a PODD also use the PODD to communicate. "

"My daughter Neeky using her PECS (picture exchange communication system) book (aka PODD) to tell me what she wants."

"This comprehensive resource provides detailed information and a range of templates to support the production and use of Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication books. This resource provides practitioners with templates and guidelines to develop an appropriate communication book and also describes comprehensive strategies to enable the use of the system in the child`s daily life - at home, at school and in the community. "

"Shared reading is a collaborative learning activity that emulates and builds on the bedtime book experiences that many children and parents have together. The focus during shared reading is on the interaction. Shared reading is appropriate for any emergent reader, no matter their age and can be done individually or in small groups."