... Our entire team got an extensive, at home training by PRC with Cindy's first device, a Liberator, in 1997. It was 2 days and we were invited to bring...
Just came across the web site for Robertmunsch.com - my kids both love his books. They have audio files of him reading his books (in a very animated way) on...
In looking for a response to another question, I came across this site: http://www.tada.com/ It is software version of an icon system. His software is being...
... Yes. ... Yes for private SLT but school therapy didn't the first year he had it. We moved shortly afterward and the new (current) school does include his ...
Hi I have been trying to figure out that one my self, I just had a meetingv w/ school and there's no way a acc just beginer is going to flow w/ the reg class....
Sandra writes: My son 2nd gr reg class, i instructed them not to use it for conversation in the class but on those moments that there is no pressure, but...
Hi Y'all, This comes under the heading of Accidental Techie: once they know you know something, they ask you for everything. So now I'm doing the same to you....
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Bayle, If you join QIAT (hate to ask you to join a new list-serv!!!), you'll get tons and tons of information on Dragon! It doesn't tend to work very well...
Thanks. I'll let their support folks know of this option (grin). Bayle...
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I've instructed the aide and teacher to have him use "total communication" expression and acting out, during stories, and listen to him verbalize and to sign....
can anyone recommend a neuro-psych who is skilled, talented, has expertise in range of learning methodologies and therapeutic models, abnormal and compensatory...
I'd suggest a children's rehab hospital, Cynthia. I don't remember where you are, but there are several in Boston and New York City, Children's Hospital of...
Magi, I appreciate your leads, but I have to say that we have been disappointed with both institutions CHOP in Philly ( I lived there all my adult life) and ...
I've attempted to use Dragon with a couple of students. It's a GREAT program -- very powerful -- and for the individual you describe I think it will work very...
Has anyone had experience with NYS MVP, which follows NYS Medicare guidelines? We sent out a detailed letter of medical necessity for a very detailed powered...
I could write at length on this issue. Regarding denials, appeal appeal appeal. Do not get flustered, emotional or intimidated. You are fighting a faceless...
My five year old loves the word whammer by Leap Frog. He is an advanced speller for five and can independently spell a large number of three letter words....
Hi, I am starting my masters in Speech Language Pathology as of September. I am specializing in AAC and I was wondering if the computer programs are more...
The new Mac runs pc stuff supposedly. Check Apple's webpages. ... Tom Reed USSAAC Board of Directors Co-Director / Great Lakes Region Visit my site at <a...
Hi Kate, When we got our first computer for the boys about 11 years ago. Mac was the way to go for Software for kids with special needs. When we got our first...
Kate: PC/MAC is a personal choice. People that love MAC would never suggest you purchase a PC. A PC user will swear by the PC. I honestly can't think of any...
My answers are below. SueM ... training on programming of it? ... My daughter's first device was a Dynaox 2C. Dynavox had a good manual that came with the...
That has been one of my frustrations...teachers and specialists who won't accept the work of others and make our kids prove over and over again that they have ...
Its going to depend on your school and what that program wants you to have. Most school districts are going to PCs, and most programs are more readily...
When Leopard (the next Mac OS) is released it will include Boot Camp which will allow you to partition your Intel-based Mac's hard drive, install Windows XP,...
My answers are below each question. -Christine ... you also receive training on programming of it? Before my daughter started pre-school, we "inherited" a...
Well, I'm not a parent, but I'll answer these questions from the teacher who fought to get a device's viewpoint. ... you also receive training on programming...
This sounds famililar... I once had an SLP threaten to report me to the state because I was "practicing speech therapy without a license" after I insisted that...
Greetings, We are working on a project for out AAC program to establish a consistent protocol for teaching individuals to use augmentative communication. We ...