Catherine J. Rawls
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May 10
Student Communication (AAC) Portfolio
Have you ever inherited a student with an iPad? or a student that the IEP said “uses communication supports” or a “communication board” but it was never explained what it looks like or how it is used? Let’s all work together and make sure that doesn’t happen. We all know that communication is an dynamic, …
Mar 18
All behavior is COMMUNICATION
Whether a child is flapping his arms to say he is excited or throwing a toy to say he is over-stimulated and needs a break—he is communicating! So how do we shape his communication to be more appropriate? Especially when the student has limited verbal language or is non-verbal? We must model a form of …
Feb 05
The Velcro Rule
The Velcro® Rule To clarify that a bit further, Velcro® has two sides which can commonly be referred to as “rough” and “soft”. The soft side of the Velcro® most closely resembles the soft fabric that is used to create Velcro-sensitive surfaces on commercially available visual displays – such as the amazing array of displays that …
Dec 09
Yes/No on AAC Board
Should I Put Yes/No on my AAC Board or SGD? That is a question we get asked often. The answer is specific to that student or situation. There is no one size fits all to answer this question. But here are a few things you can ask yourself to help you make that decision. Does …
Oct 12
October is International AAC Awareness Month
October is INTERNATIONAL AAC AWARENESS MONTH! People all over the world are holding events to raise awareness and to celebrate AAC. The goal is raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to inform the public about the many ways in which people communicate using communication devices. International AAC …