Esther Crandall

[Trish Johnson @AllMeansAlltj]

Discover the power of shared reading in special education! Our latest blog dives into how it compares to reading aloud, unlocking new pathway to engagement and understanding.

#SpecEdReading #ReadAloud #SharedReading

https://t.co/u3Bnre0TcM

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

How do we teach a child who struggles with communication?

Engage them. Motivate them to communicate real messages. Help them build language.

Learn strategies you can use today: https://t.co/MFvFhyGnVi

#Autism
#DownSyndrome

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Developing literacy is essential for AAC users.

In this blog post, we explain how you can use the unique features of Proloquo to teach literacy to all AAC users
https://t.co/7aOv7gxk6O

#AssistiveWare

[Trish Johnson @AllMeansAlltj]

Exploring effective literacy strategies for your curriculum with Readtopia & ReadtopiaGO. Grounded in evidence-based research. Let's enhance learning outcomes together!

#Readtopia #ReadtopiaGO

[Trish Johnson @AllMeansAlltj]

Predictable Chart Writing supports language, expression and literacy.

#PredictableChartWriting #Readtopia #SpedEdCurriculum

[Building Wings @BuildingWingsCo]

Providing literacy instruction to all students including those with significant barriers, is challenging. Maureen Donnelly and @AACCaroline discuss how to meet the needs of emergent learners during this on-demand webinar:
https://t.co/5xPTq89NMj
#Readtopia

[Mandy Walter @AllMeansAllPTES]

Today my class worked on writing. They had a mini lesson on how to use their AAC device or a communication board to make a phrase, then they pointed to the icons on their device to dictate a sentence to me. @ACT_FCPS @ATSAshleyK @ATS_FCPS @PoplarTreeES

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Modeling AAC works and it's supported by decades of research.

Modeling means that we use #AAC to talk with the AAC user.

Watch as Amanda shows you how to model and answers your most frequently asked questions.

https://t.co/LbaPapDnIl

#UseAACtoTeachAAC

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Are you new to AAC?

Did you know that every AAC system needs to include an alphabet?

Learn more here: https://t.co/pA0nx6hXPB

#LettersMatter #NewToAAC #Literacy

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Rereading stories builds familiarity and a love for #reading.

Retelling a story helps us become good readers.

Watch this video for how to retell a favorite story using #Proloquo2Go.

https://t.co/HnNfY0S1xX
#literacy #AAC

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Hello #AACFamilies

Use AAC while sharing a book with your child.

Here are some tips!
#ReadaBook #LearnWithAssistiveWare

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Starting to use #Proloquo2Go can be both exciting and overwhelming, “Where do I start?” “Am I making the right choices?”

We hope this blog answers those questions and helps to build your confidence and skills
https://t.co/AMpZIhwKNJ
#LearnWithAssistiveWare #AAC

[Esther Crandall @estheracrandall]

@jenpenzenik @AllMeansAlltj So cool!

[Building Wings @BuildingWingsCo]

Using symbols in a sentence can cause confusion as pictures can have multiple meanings, and some words don't have an associated symbol or picture. An example froma presentation by special educator Lauren Furhr for why symbolated text shouldn't be used for literacy instruction.

[Trish Johnson @AllMeansAlltj]

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[Jennifer Penzenik @jenpenzenik]

Wrapping up our unit on shadows by making our Predictable Chart Writing book and creating our own shadows! #WeAreD34 #ReadtopiaGo

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

AAC systems can vary widely however there are certain elements required in any robust system. Here are 4 things that every #AAC system needs.
#SLP #TeacherTwitter #AllFourAreNeeded

[AssistiveWare @AssistiveWare]

Modeling AAC works and it's supported by decades of research. Modeling simply means that we use #AAC to talk with the AAC user. Watch as Amanda shows you how to model and answers your most frequently asked questions. https://t.co/LbaPapDnIl #UseAACtoTeachAAC

[Building Wings @BuildingWingsCo]

Learning to read is not intuitive, especially for learners with complex learning needs. Build a foundation early and presume ALL learners will learn to read and write.
#EarlyLiteracy #PreSchoolTeacher #SpecialEducator #EarlyLearning #ReadtopiaGO