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Navigating how to trial and acquire an augmentative and alternative communication device in Pennsylvania is a multi-step process. Check out this great resource that outlines each step that professionals and families take together, in addition to providing easy-to-use, immediate resources along the way!
New and Emerging AAC Technology Supports: Read the State of the Science article about New and Emerging AAC Technology Supports for Children with Complex Communication Needs and their Communication Partners: State of the Science and Future Research Directions written by experts in the field, Dr. Janice Light, Dr. David McNaughton & Dr. Jessica Caron, 2019
Recipes for Success: Developed by the AT Team at Children’s Hospital of Richmond @ VCU, the “Recipes for Success” series are handouts that support parents by providing simple ways to embed a young child’s use of AAC within familiar play routines. This resource focuses on putting together a puzzle and Mr. Potato Head.
The AAC Learning Center: Provides free educational resources on AAC, including presentations by people who use AAC, short lectures, and links to information.
The AAC Learning Center Moodle: Provides free educational modules designed for current and future AAC team members, including family members, pre-service and in-service speech language pathologists, special education teachers, general education teachers, and occupational therapists. Topics include: AAC for Children~ An Introduction, Developing AAC Systems for Children, Funding for AAC for Children, Literacy and AAC, and Alternative Access.
Dana Nieder Advocates for Early Access to AAC and Shares her Journey With her Daughter, Maya
Webinar: Getting Started with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for Your Child
Vanderbilt’s Videos: EBP “In- Action” with Young Children (0-8) who Use AAC
In-Depth Look at Common Myths about AAC & Young Children and Why They are Not True
Webinar: ABC’s About AAC- Augmentative Communication Basics for Parents
Communication Partner Strategies: Supporting Children to Communicate with AAC booklet
Ten Commandments for AAC Devices
Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) works on behalf of the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL).