Hello, Somehow I posted the information about last year's session instead of for this summer. Here is the correct information. We do have all levels campers in...
I would love warmer weather. It appears my presentation may not happen because we are supposed to get a storm. ha ha my luck. I am going to tie the two...
I came across this new company: AAC Tech Connect, their web site is www.aactechconnect.com There is lots such as device assistance, AAC info, comparison...
Pam, often it's nto the people themselves who feel the technology would'nt be effective or usable, but it's the professionals who work with the kids. ...
Robin, I agree entirely. When my son was younger, he used sign language. Computer were still in their "infancy" (early 90's). They (the school) were using ...
Robin, We try to educate anyone and everyone we can. It is a very interesting / emotional day for me. Today, Bryant turned 20 years old. Two decades. Wow....
I wish I could give you one specific answer, Robin, but I don't think I can. All I can say is that I've used a computer since I was 8, and my mother was a...
I don't think we can wait for school staff to break down all the obstacles. Without diluting efforts to continue to increase the AAC skills and knowledge of...
I couldn't agree more, Pam! And the later we start or the more times we move, the more difficult it is to network and build supportive relationships among the...
Pam, That is a FANTASTIC idea. I would be more than willing to be a mentor :) Cheryl ... From: pam_harris@... To: PACT@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
If I had a dime for everytime I stated "presume competence" last year I could purchase my son several devices!! We had a speech therapist last year that was...
As i CONTINUALLY stress to families of my clients: I can go down the road all day long stressing what they canNOT do. Over the years, I have learned to not...
Hello, Does anyone happen to have a Universal Mounting System or a Magic Arm that they are no longer needing and wouldnt mind to get rid of/sell? Thanks ...
There was an earlier listing for homemade crayons melted with grips, so that children with fine motor grasping and could participate in coloring activities....
Hi - Recently we were discussing the need to increase public awareness for AAC. As it happens, another AAC network was born. Hey - did you hear about the...
I think having a network of families is a wonderful idea for mentoring and facilitating activities. As a parent and professional, I truly think so much relies...
Just saw a giant mp3 player at Walgreens yesterday - could be good for music lovers with fine motor challenges. I was about 18x10 inches with buttons big...
I melt the crayons in rice maker ($9.99) at Walgreens. Pour the melted wax into a cupcake pan that has been sprayed with Pam. I have used all different...
We are considering a communication system for our daughter Marge, who is 8 this month. She has CP (spasic/atheoid quad.), Epilepsy, VNS for seizures, CVI,...
In a message dated 1/30/2009 7:36:20 AM Central Standard Time, clcrisp@... writes: The official journal of RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and...
Hello - I would ask the SLP why he/she is recommending the device, rationale, etc. Also when she did the "assessment" ( I am assumign one was completed) - did ...
I have a bloglink. http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/02/recycle-your-crayons/ Good luck! On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Jennifer Rembrecht ... -- [Non-text...
I'm assuming your daughter needs a device that incorporates scanning. It also sounds like she is going to take off. I agree that 4 messages is quite limiting....
with the higher number of buttons, has she tried row by column scanning or group by group scanning? that might help her with speed with more buttons. and...
LOL - Yes, for 9.99 Walgreens allows me to use the rice makers they are selling for crayon making. They are so kind. I often do it on the deck because I...
hmmmm... could you use essential oils in the crayons like lavender or citrus when you melt the crayons and then they would have scented crayons. Carol From:...