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Teaching Tools & Strategies
Mini AAC Tool Kit for Classrooms: Part Two

Welcome back to our ongoing series on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools for the classroom! In Part Two, we’ve chosen three more of our favorite communication supports for your classroom: Classroom Communication Box Display, All Turn It Spinner and TD Snap: Core First AAC Application

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Vicki Clarke
December 28, 2023
AAC Applications, Equipment and other Tools
Educators Exploring ChatGPT: Where Do I Get Started?

Welcome to the exciting world of ChatGPT, a super helpful AI tool that's changing the way we learn and teach! If you're new to ChatGPT, don't worry. I'm here to show you how this cool tool can make education fun and effective for everyone. 

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Ryan Penny
December 13, 2023
AAC in the Community
My AAC – A Reflection of Me

Ask yourself, “How am I embracing the culturally and linguistically diverse students in my classroom? How am I supporting diversity and inclusion for students from marginalized communities?

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Stephanie Ekis
December 6, 2023
AAC Applications, Equipment and other Tools
AI For Education: Join us at the GATE conference!

In a world where technology continually reshapes how we learn and teach,I'm always looking for new and simple tools to improve my work as a speech therapist. Here, I'm excited to delve into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a transformative force in education. Whether you're an educator, student, or simply intrigued by the future of learning, this is your invitation to explore with me.

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Ryan Penny
November 23, 2023
AAC Assessment
Unlocking Access: How SLPs Can Access Free AAC Device Trials to Conduct Evaluations

In this blog, we'll take a look into various avenues through which SLPs can gain free access to devices for trials, ensuring informed decisions and tailored solutions.

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Vicki Clarke
November 30, 2023
AAC Applications, Equipment and other Tools
Communication Focused Classroom: A Mini Toolkit Approach

Just for teachers, today we are exploring how you can use a few of our favorite light, medium, and high-tech tools can support an inclusive and communicative environment.We like to design a classroom to be one BIG communication system. Picture symbols, photos and displays are placed in opportune locations for "just in time" communication. Staff aren't diving for communication boards and missing that last second opportunity for the student to communicate when the tools are RIGHT THERE! In subsequent articles, we will be taking a look at tools you can use to fill your classroom to create an environment rich with communication supports. Keep reading for some ideas to get you started!

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Vicki Clarke
November 18, 2023