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AT and AAC: Practical Tips and Strategies

Expanding Communication Skills? There's an App for That!
January 25, 2012 9:30 AM by Angela Desideri
What better way to get children excited to learn language and communication skills than a birthday party? Toca Boca's "Birthday Party" is an interactive app that provides numerous opportunities to help speech-language pathologists expand language use Read More...
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My Favorite Apps for Speech Therapy Part 1
November 30, 2011 10:44 AM by Angela Desideri
I wanted to share some of my favorite apps that I use for speech therapy. Please feel free to comment and tell me your favorite apps so I can add them to my wish list for the holidays! My Play House by Shimon - This is an interactive play house that I Read More...
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iPads in Schools: Interview with an iPad Coach Part 2
November 16, 2011 8:07 AM by Angela Desideri
In my last blog, I interviewed Dawn Hallett, iPad Coach at Warringa Park School in Melbourne, Australia. As you will soon learn from Dawn's experience, it takes a considerable amount of planning, training, and support to ensure the successful use of this Read More...
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iPads in Schools: Interview with an iPad Coach Part 1
November 2, 2011 8:26 AM by Angela Desideri
In my last blog, I posted questions regarding the use of iPads in schools that many SLPs have. I'm excited to interview Dawn Hallett from Warringa Park School in Melbourne, Australia. Dawn has been kind enough to share more about her role as an iPad coach Read More...
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iPad & Speech Therapy
October 5, 2011 9:00 AM by Angela Desideri
The iPad has become a significant part of daily therapy use for many SLPs. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Jordan Sadler who owns Communication Therapy P.C., located in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan has agreed to answer questions regarding the Read More...
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iPad : Should I Buy One?
September 21, 2011 8:09 AM by Angela Desideri
I bought my iPad when they first came out over 2 years ago and have used it everyday since then with my students. Should YOU buy an iPad? The best way for me to answer this question is to explain the three major benefits I have found so far using the Read More...
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AAC and Employment
August 24, 2011 7:38 AM by Angela Desideri
Employment for AAC users is much more than just a job. For many, it's the building block which can lead to increased self confidence, independence, and inclusion. At best, however, only 15 percent of individuals who use AAC are able to secure and maintain Read More...
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AAC and Literacy
August 10, 2011 8:42 AM by Angela Desideri
As SLPs, we can help support literacy development with our students who are AAC users. Here are a few tips that you can use in your everyday practice to help with this process: Importance of Research Based Literacy Programs : Learning to read is a complex Read More...
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It's Graduation Time!
June 1, 2011 9:00 AM by Angela Desideri
June is an exciting time for many SLPs that work in school settings. It provides an opportunity to reflect back on the benefits that our hard work has had on improving student performance, and it gives us the opportunity to watch many of our students Read More...
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