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Discovering Voice with AAC

Children deserve to be able to express their thoughts and ideas no matter the circumstances! Teach students to go beyond the basic request to telling stories, making jokes, and sharing secrets.
Jenn’s extensive knowledge in the area of AAC, combined with her experience working with individual students and teams, allows her to create a plan to help children discover their voice!

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Discovering Voice with AAC
Supporting Communication Signs in Parks and at Recess from 2020-03-08T15:40:45

Last week we shared the ins and outs of developing large communication boards for parks and playgrounds. These signs can be a quick easy way to provide access when children struggle with communica...

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Large Communication Boards for Playgrounds and Parks from 2020-03-01T22:00:10

In this episode learn about how large communication boards can benefit children's language development while playing with friends at recess and in the park! Learn about different considerations to...

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EET Indepth AAC from 2020-02-23T23:50:49

Last week we learned about the EET and how it can support language and communication as well as student writing. This week, go in-depth and see how it can change the way you model with AAC! You w...

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Expanding Expression Tool from 2020-02-16T22:00

Learn how the EET can help support your students with complex communication needs in their, speech, AAC, and writing!

Be sure to check out www.coachingflores.com for more information!

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A Mother and Son's Perspective on AAC from 2020-02-09T22:00:10

Hear from a mother who's helped her son along the journey to find his voice using AAC!

To learn more, check out: www.coachingflores.com

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Tips for Utilizing AAC Devices from 2019-11-03T21:00:42

This week we wrap up with Mary Monckton, with Talk to Me Technologies, as she gives practical tips for AAC utilization!
From taking AAC in tricky places, to resources to alleviate device abando...

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Obtaining a Dedicated Speech Generating Device from 2019-10-20T21:00:02

In this week's episode we talk with Mary Monckton, from Talk to Me Technologies, about why a family would want to pursue a dedicated speech generating device. She also fills us in on the evaluatio...

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AAC App Review: Proloquo from 2019-10-13T20:54:24

Are you looking to use AAC? Do you know someone with complex communication needs or are nonverbal? Check out Proloquo as an option to support their language and communication development!
I...

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Raising Awareness on Concerns Affecting AAC Users: Laurie Part 2 from 2019-10-06T20:00:04

In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation with Laurie on how she's overcoming speech and language impairments since being diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. Laurie shares what it's like...

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Advocating for Self and Others as an AAC user: Laurie Part 1 from 2019-09-29T09:59:44

In today's episode, we hear from Laurie and how she's overcoming speech and language impairments since being diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. Laurie shares what it's like to lose independen...

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AAC APP Review: The Grid Player Free from 2019-06-16T11:39:05

Are you looking to use AAC? Do you know someone with complex communication needs or are nonverbal? Check out the Grid Player FREE APP to support their language and communication development! Listen

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Connection Between Mobility and Communication from 2019-04-15T01:29:24

In this week's episode, we hear from Aulanda Kruase a MOVE trainer who helps children and their families improve their overall quality of life through mobility! I've had the pleasure in working wi...

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Parents As Partners from 2019-04-07T19:53:20

The world of AAC can be overwhelming and parents want what's best for their child! Here are a few simple tips to help encourage children with complex communication needs at home to find their voic...

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Supporting Children Who Use AAC In A Preschool Classroom from 2019-04-01T00:58:31

In this episode, hear from a preschool teacher about how she supports children with complex communication needs find their voice with AAC!
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Contest Time: Model Question Words! from 2019-03-17T15:41:01

Often times, children with complex communication needs go through the day having life done TO them. Life happens AROUND them and they don’t have much say.
Teaching them how to use question wor...

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Addressing The Tantrum from 2019-03-10T19:25:21

A child’s behavior is communication! If we want them to move away from tantrums, we need to give them words!

-model negation in daily activities & when they are upset
-use their commu...

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Descriptive Classroom Challenge from 2019-03-06T12:10:35

Learn how to use the Descriptive Classroom Challenge to label your room and model Core words for your students who use AAC. Enhance the typical classroom labels from "door" and "clock" to immerse...

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Visual Schedules Vs Visuals for Communication from 2019-02-25T01:16:34

One mistake I see happening all of the time is visual schedules being mixed up as visual for communication! In this episode Heather Blevins-Freitag shares the difference and helps us understand a...

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Tips For Implementing Aided Input from 2019-02-18T02:00:54

You've learned, Aided Input is modeling your language using the child's AAC. This episode focuses on tips for implementing!
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AAC Utilization and Implementation in a Classroom Setting from 2019-02-11T01:45:34

This week we interview Aulanda Krause to find out helpful information on utilizing and implementing AAC in the classroom setting. Aulanda's passion for educating students in need of the most signi...

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Developing A Robust Vocabulary System from 2019-02-03T11:36:32

Last week's episode on Aided Input Intervention is most successful when a robust vocabulary is utilized! This week, I dive into why a robust vocabulary is important and the difference between Core...

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Aided Input Intervention to Support AAC from 2019-01-28T01:18:23

Aided Input is a simple intervention that can slide into everyday activities to support language acquisition for children who use AAC! Visit me at https://coachingflores.com/

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Partnering For Speech How to Support AAC Users from 2019-01-09T12:04:12

Listen to find out 4 easy ways to be a supportive partner when talking with someone who has complex communication needs! Visit me at https://coachingflores.com/

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