Blogs - AssistiveWare

Overview

Moving from PECS to a communication device

Follow these recommendations to transition from PECS to a communication device.

5 minute read

Strategies for engaging autistic students

Engaging autistic students is all about recognizing their strengths and interests. Amanda provides 14 creative activity ideas to build language and meaningful communication.

12 minute read

5 Guidelines for Autism Acceptance Month and beyond

The words, symbols and campaigns we see during Autism Acceptance Month remind us of the common mistakes people make when writing about autistic people. Here are some guidelines to consider.

4 minute read

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Join the Angelman Revolution!

There's a revolution going on! A communication revolution by and for people with Angelman syndrome.

4 minute read

6 tips for presenting using your AAC app

We love hearing from our users in our Facebook groups. It’s a place where you can connect to our community and discuss everyday challenges, ideas and topics.

2 minute read

Tip: How to bring your Text to Speech voices to life

Most voices included in our apps offer sounds and expressions. Get started using unique intonations and emotions with text to speech voices.

2 minute read

Creating genuine children’s voices

We collaborated on creating the first genuine Text to Speech voices for children, who can now fit in with their peers.

3 minute read

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Listening to stories is “real reading”!

Did you know that listening to stories is an important part of practicing reading skills? Librarian Shelley Harris shares her favorite audio options, from listening to audiobooks and podcasts to combining print and audio to reinforce new vocabulary.

2 minute read

An overview of the Do's and Don'ts of AAC

Implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is not easy so we created a poster and overview series of blog posts about the do's and don'ts of implementing AAC.

1 minute read

Do’s and Don’ts of AAC - Core words

AssistiveWare’s David Niemeijer and Jane Farrall teamed up on a Do’s and Don’ts of AAC Poster for International AAC Awareness Month. This blog explores one of the Do/Don’t pairs.

3 minute read

AAC in English-speaking countries: Survey Results

During AAC Awareness Month an online survey was conducted to learn more about the state of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the English-speaking world. Three years after the last survey, we wanted to get a better understanding of current practices and challenges.

12 minute read

Do’s and Don’ts of AAC - Access to AAC

AAC users should be able to say what they want, when they want, so they must have access to their AAC system all the time! The rest of the team also needs fast and instant access to the AAC system. How else will they model?

5 minute read