I am currently working with several school-based speech therapists to introduce some simple communication activities with their students through virtual outreach. Since all are at home right now, I’m spending a lot of time on the phone trying to simplify and explain the process for collecting data so these family members can actively participate. We need to know what works and what doesn’t, but we don’t want them to feel overwhelmed.
Read MoreThis is the second in a series of blog posts highlighting the great work of the University of Memphis graduate students in speech-language pathology. For their AAC class with Vicki Haddix (one of the TN Talks project leads), they choose their own final projects, and many of those final projects are potentially very useful for those of us working with students who use AAC. WIth the students’ permission, the work is being shared here.
Read MoreThe Assessment of Learning Profile (ALP) is an invaluable tool when attempting to identify alternative means of access for AAC use
Read MoreThis questionnaire will help us identify specific skill areas that require further training related to assessment and integration of various communication systems for your students with complex communication needs.
Read MoreInformation and resources shared at the East Tennessee Autism Society Conference, April 27, 2019. Resources are intended to support families and educational teams working with students with Autism who may need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Read MoreWhere do you begin when introducing object symbols for communication? When initiating communication activities for any child with significant disabilities, we must first look at their receptive skills to see what is understood with regards to people, places, objects and specific core vocabulary words.
Read MoreVisit the Carter School website for more information and to download the Cognitively Demanding Task Matrix.
Read MoreThe primary objectives of the Dynamic AAC Goals Grid-2 are to provide a systematic means to assess (and reassess) an individual’s current skills in AAC and to assist partners in developing a comprehensive, long-reaching plan for enhancing the AAC user’s communicative independence. This tool strives to assist with the team’s consideration of the myriad of components that make for successful AAC use.
Read MoreA presentation that covers Typical Language Development and how to Classify Language in Students with Complex Communication Needs (CCN) - Level of Symbolism, Reasons to Communicate, AAC Considerations
Read MoreClaire Campbell is the PRC/Saltillo rep for Tennessee She has a newsletter called "Eval funding Tip of the Week" send her an email if you would like to be included Claire Campbell, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP AAC Consultant Assistive Technology Works, Inc. (832-792-5717)
Read MorePresentation on: Research: AAC does not hinder speech development, Visual Supports and Visual Communication, Where to Start- Vocabulary Choices? What is Core Vocabulary?, Where to Start-Modeling?, AAC Implementation Resources, Being a Good Communication Partner
Read MoreTennessee Talks Four Regions
Mid Cumberland/Upper Cumberland Region
Janice Reese, ATP
Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative
[email protected]
(865) 458-8900
East TN/First TN Region
Nancy Wofford
SPARK
[email protected]
(865) 219-0130
Molly Ricks
SPARK
[email protected]
(865) 219-0130
South Central/Southeast Region
Beth Warren, ATP
Signal Centers Assistive Technology Services
[email protected]
(423) 298-8991
Northwest/Southwest Region
Vicki Haddix, M.S., CCC-SLP
University of Memphis
[email protected]
(901) 678-5800
Carol B. Wright
Mid-South Access Center for Technology
[email protected]
(901) 678-1489
Tennessee Talks is a grant project funded by the Tennessee Department of Education.
