“Do it yourself!” This statement is often heard in reference to school work as well as tasks related to school such as carrying your own backpack, putting your own coat away and gathering materials needed for a project or class.
While self-sufficiency is always important for students as we prepare them for life as independent adults, [...]
In my last blog, I introduced the idea of using eBooks to provide independent access to books for students with significant disabilities. eBooks are an electronic version of a printed book which can be read on a personal computer or hand-held device designed specifically for this purpose (Oxford Dictionary of English). eBooks can also be [...]
Recently, several Consumer Representatives for DynaVox, myself included, joined in our first online meeting using Adobe Connect. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Adobe Connect, it is the new flash power platform which allows businesses to hold web meetings, to conduct virtual classrooms and to give online presentations. As consumer representatives, this is [...]
Quickfires have been described with the catch phrase “Big Impact! Little Words!” in a downloadable introductory video on the Implementation Toolkit – http://www.dynavoxtech.com/training/toolkit/details.aspx?id=366. The word, “wait” is no different. It is a little word with a lot of power which you will find it in Quickfires.
V, V+, Vmax, Vmax+, Maestro – Young Adult, Adult and [...]
We have all seen the benefits of visual supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. We use visual supports to help individuals understand and anticipate the events of the day, follow rules, make choices, understand and follow the steps of a job or an activity, and manage behavior. Visual supports may incorporate photographs, objects, Picture [...]
Dictionary.reference.com begins its definition of communication as follows: the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information.
Many of us who know and work with individuals with Autism often think of communication in a much more limited way, and may ask the question, “ Does the individual have adequate communication skills to get wants and needs [...]
A new school year is upon us. It is possible that you know a student who uses AAC that be transitioning to a new classroom or new school. You may have been aware of the changes that are coming and spent time late in the last school year preparing. Sometimes however, changes occur over the [...]
Is it time to walk away? Yes, I really just asked that question! Perhaps you received your communication device, you are trying to master the device, its features, the vocabulary, or maybe you trying to learn how to integrate your email account into your device software…and then you hit a wall of frustration. This has [...]
Have you ever had a student use their device in a loud, crowded environment, and all of a sudden the volume you had set was just not loud enough? What about a scenario where the student enters a quiet study hall or work session, and the set volume is noticeably too loud?
I often observe teams [...]
I received an email from Kristin Whitfield from DynaVox asking for my assistance with programming a client’s, DynaVox Vmax with EyeMax system. This got my creative juices flowing. Though it had been awhile since I have had everyday hands on experience with this specific device, I knew I could be of great assistance. It’s like [...]
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