We had our second session of our monthly AAC groups as part of our Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders Communication Program. This time we had our group for 5-9 year olds and our group for 12-16 year olds. We read a book and did some predictable chart writing, and then we painted pots and planted flowers. So much fun!
Meet Tanya, our pediatric speech language pathologist and AAC specialist. Tanya moved from Boston to San Diego. She earned her Master's degree from Emerson College in Boston, in Communication Disorders in 2004 and a second master's degree in Assistive Technology from Simmons College in Boston, in 2012. Tanya has provided speech and language services for children who have complex communication needs, using low and/or high tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with varying diagnoses. Tanya has been mentored by experts in Rett Syndrome and complex communication needs. She is PODD trained and attends the yearly assistive technology conferences. She has experience using a variety of AAC devices and working with alternative access, including eye gaze and switch use. In her free time, Tanya enjoys exploring San Diego, going to the beach and spending time with her dog.
October is AAC Awareness Month! Throughout he month, we will be posting AAC quotes, resources and links to blogs to spread the word about AAC! What is AAC you ask? Augmentative and Alternative Communication! Read more…
There is nothing quite like watching your little one take his or her first steps… This little human who has been exploring their world on hands and knees is now toddling around upright! As a Read more…
What is aided language input? During aided language input, communication partners highlight symbols on the AAC system as they interact verbally with the person using AAC with a goal to teach language. (Goosens, Crain, Elder, Read more…