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AAC Implementation
Training ABA Language Targets for Nonspeaking Students

We met this adorable little fellow, Michael, today who is an emerging communicator using the Speak For Yourself app. Michael has ABA specialists who help him learn many new skills.

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Vicki Clarke
October 20, 2016
AAC in the Community
AAC and Medical Needs

AAC plays an important role in helping our families navigate medical procedures, tolerate hospital/ doctor visits and, explain their healthcare needs.

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Vicki Clarke
March 21, 2013
AAC Apps, Equipment & Tools
Speak For Yourself! A Powerful Word-Based AAC App

Speak for Yourself (SFY) is a an AAC app that is, at first glance, very visually complex and slightly daunting looking.

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Vicki Clarke
October 1, 2014
Teaching Tools & Strategies
My Favorite Special Needs (Speech/Language) Apps for 2014

My iPad has become an integral part of my weekly speech therapy sessions so of course I was happy to participate in the YappGuru Top 10 Apps of 2014 Linky Party!

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Vicki Clarke
January 15, 2020
AAC Assessment
Begin at the Beginning: Assessing Motivation, Communication and Voice Output

We had the opportunity this month to meet some very special boys who have complex communication needs and sensory impairment.

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Vicki Clarke
August 18, 2021