Blogs


There are a number of wonderful blogs written by parents, family members and professionals who work with people with complex communication needs who use AAC.  Below is a list of blogs to explore.  Many of these also have Facebook pages and they post often.  Check back as we will update this section as we learn about new blogs.  


AAC Girls (Caroline Musselwhite's Blog)


Kreed's World


Uncommon Sense


Joy Outside the Box


Speak for Yourself


Teaching Learners with Multiple Needs



Facebook Pages


There are a number of Facebook pages from parents, professionals and device companies that share resources regularly.  Specific device/app Facebook pages can be a great place to ask technical questions as well as implementation questions and then get quick responses from other parents and professionals.  


  • AAC Language Lab
  • AAC Through Motivate Model Move out of the Way
  • Accent Users Group
  • Angelman, Literacy and Education
  • Assistiveware
  • CoughDrop
  • Hold My Words
  • LAMP/Words for Life Users Group
  • Praactical AAC
  • Smartbox Community
  • TobiiDynavox Community
  • TouchChat App Users Group
  • The AAC Coach Files
  • Uncommon Sense Blog
  • We Speak PODD



 YouTube Channels


  • Amanda Hartmann – Fun ideas for AAC implementation
  • AAC Family Fun – Fun ideas for modeling core words during songs, books, etc. 
  • Communicare LLC
  • Gail Van Tatenhove
  • Jane Farrall
  • LAMP Channel
  • Liberator – Free past trainings
  • The Minspeak Channel
  • Matt Baud – SMORRES examples
  • Saltillo
  • Speech Without Limits
  • Swingsetmamas – Songs for modeling core words throughout
  • We Speak PODD



Videos


There are also a number of videos on YouTube demonstrating various strategies for teaching AAC including how to be a good communication partner.  Below are links to a few examples of those videos.  


Angelman Syndrome Foundation Communication Training Videos


Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center AAC Videos -- Partner Assisted Scanning


Presuming Competence


Creating Opportunities