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AAC in the Classroom for Young Children (part I)

AAC in the Classroom for Young Children (part I)

It's always exciting to see kids with limited speech and language abilities respond to the use of visually supported communication tools and strategies. Images are easy to recognize and recall, making the transference of information universal...no matter what the 'language' might be!

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Free Resources for AT, AAC, Modifying the Curriculum
Resources for Families of Children with Autism

Resources for Families of Children with Autism

I am an ATP working in the special education setting, but I've also been an OT for almost 30 years. Since the goal of OT is to improve functional independence and the goal of AT use is to provide tools that help accommodate for disability, the two are a perfect match.  Although my role is to foster academic engagement and success in the classroom, we all recognize the importance of the child's family as members of the education team.  Carryover in the home is a key piece to supporting that success!

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