Mistakes Were Made

I made a mistake.  What? No really.  I am (was?) working with a family of a delightful toddler with a genetic disorder, and they were interested in helping their child communicate.  This is the information I was given when this family was referred to me.  He had maybe two word approximations, and he will be…

Read More

Free Virtual Webinars/Training for June!

Today’s blog will highlight some really good, free, virtual training and webinars that are coming up.  For some reason, the end of June has a lot of free training opportunities available.  All these trainings are virtual, look fantastic, and are, of course, my favorite price! Maybe I will “see” some of you at one of…

Read More

Communication Tools: Free Paper-Based Tools

I recently went to visit a loved one in the hospital, and as I walked by several rooms, I could see people in their beds trying, desperately, to communicate what they needed. Communication tools, or AAC, are very important tools for so many people- those who are non-verbal, those whose verbal abilities don’t meet all…

Read More

Free On-line training!

“Someone is Using a Communication Tool! How Can I Help?” Hosted by Parents Helping Parents, and funded through First Five. Wednesday April 27th, 10 am– FREE! This training will help you become a better communication partner for those who useany sort of alternative communication, or AAC. As a reminder, AAC can be as simple as…

Read More