- Westchester Hills School 29
- AAC links and PECS symbols
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Lotsacomptons
The Comptons are a family of about 15 people - many of their children are adopted and have special needs. Some of their children use Snap + Core First to communicate. Their Youtube videos demonstrate use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices within the home, homeschooling, special needs, and AAC. I am posting this link to their Youtube page solely to provide Yonkers parents with ideas on how to possibly implement AAC within the home setting.
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Snap Scene
Follow this link for a quick video tutorial on Snap Scene. Snap Scene is provides instant scene-based communication and language learning opportunities.
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Getting Started with Snap + Core First
Follow this link to view all Tobii Dynavox online video tutorials on Snap + Core First
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Getting Started with PECS
This video provides parents with suggestions on how to get started with PECS. Parents can also make their own PECS books and find free images online using Google Image search.
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Teaching & Using Picture Schedules
Watch to learn about using visual schedules in the classroom and at home! This video will show you how a child uses a visual schedule to get ready in the morning!
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Communication Device & Aided Language Stimulation
Teach your child to use a communication device to generate language by using the communication device as a model
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Autism & Eye Contact: Fun Minute Tip 1
View this link to learn how to help improve your child's eye contact
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Autism & Communication: Fun Minute Tip 2
Click this link to learn how to help your child communicate better by making choices.
