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Thank you for this! ❤️ What is the name of Brittanys TH-cam channel?

OMG this is a game changer in autism in social story and I could see teachers using this students to study for tests for anything.. Love it.

I js got a call from this girl she had a similar pfp and the same name

Hi Chris, Although I am not an AAC user myself, I have Cerebral Palsy, and many of my friends with CP use some sort of AAC device to communicate. When I watch the general population interact with them, the general population often tries to fill the silence that occurs while an AAC user is typing out their response to the question they were asked. Often times, I see them try to fill it with side conversations. I understand this silence can be uncomfortably awkward for someone who is not accustomed to the time it takes for an AAC user to answer questions, but I want to thank you for demonstrating to your listing audience what it sounds like to be comfortable with the silence that happens when an AAC user is participating in a conversation! Even more than showcasing All Access Life and the amazing work Dan and Brad are doing for the community with disabilities, you showcase what it sounds like to be truly present when an individual is using AAC! You showcase what it sounds like to give individuals using AAC the dignity and respect they deserve during a conversation!

But here are some problems: 1. SEO score is very low 2. No title - description - tags are SEO friendly 3. Not sharing on social media platforms and your TH-cam channel is a lot of trouble. As a result views, likes and subscribers are not increasing. Do you want to increase your SEO score? I am waiting for your response.

In my view you have to start with the foundations of what kids need. Kids need people talking to them and reading to them. The most important thing, IMHO, is that everybody who that child interacts with is a decent communication partner, be it staff or student, and that requires training. Aside from those Tier 3 cases these feature matching, best device discussions are like a debate of which language and alphabet is best for kids.

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Aa a previous music teacher and supporter of students using AAC, I LOVE THIS PODCAST!

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I wonder if the course Rachel is talking about the same as the one she presented this week on the SLP Summit?

I hope you update your listeners to the actual research that is peer-reviewed that proves agency from communicators with a letterboard. Also, you miss the point that independence to using AAC is achieved. And you obviously don't understand RPM, as the partner doesn't move the damn board 🙄. Maybe understand what you are talking about before you start misinforming your audience!

I loved this presentation and have listened to it several times because of all the great information shared. I would love to know how we can implement a similar system in our district.

AAC SLP here! I have spent my career working in school districts. In particular, I previously worked in one district invested in having their sped teachers and SLPs trained in PECS. The other districts I've worked in have not. Both districts had AAC teams and referral processes for high tech. What was the difference? Classrooms of kids who used PECS vs classrooms of kids who really had NO way to communicate symbolically. I still was trying mid-tech, core boards, and other forms of AAC with students. In both districts, a student was still referred for high tech when the team felt that it was appropriate. But PECS was a tool in my toolbox. It worked with a lot of kids, and we had good carryover from staff. Based on my personal experience, I feel that PECS is a good place to START with many children. It teaches initiation and beginning picture discrimination. It gives students a way to communicate at a very basic level, and it lays out a very concrete teaching sequence for the adults. I feel that providing PECS is far better than providing NOTHING. It's a valuable tool in the SLP's toolbox for SOME kids at the beginning levels. There's bigger issues that could be discussed as well, such as building capacity among teachers/SLPs to support high tech for more students, establishing teaching protocols for high tech (more than model model model), better AAC coaching for teachers and staff etc. Until the profession can get to a place where we can start robust AAC for every kid AND SUPPORT IT, we need to keep PECS in our toolbox as an option for SOME kids in SOME situations.

Say it again for those in the back who weren't listening the first time! Thank you for addressing this. We don't have to start with PECS for all students- for most students for that matter.

Did you delete my comment? Andy

I love PECS.. "that little hand" exchanging a picture. It's what gets students to SOCIALIZE with another human being. And the child is not just clicking on pictures.. "They used PECS and they're verbal" yup..

You say more robust language systems but you don't give us options for that. Please state it clearly in 10 secs.

I have been listening to your thoughts on PECS for some time, (every episode you have mentioned it, this POD...) I am trying to wrap my head around PECS being something we need to skip over. As you said, we now know better, we need to do better, however, what about the PECS idea about teaching initiation? What about teaching the understanding of a listener and a communicator? I totally agree about not doing hand over hand. I am struggling with the whole idea of throwing out PECS. It seems like throwing out the baby with the bathwater, doesn't it? I know it's not right for everyone, I always try to start with robust AAC. I am just not sure it is always the only answer. I am still listening.

Preschool SLP here. My biggest barrier is the lengthy assessment process we are required to complete including input from all service providers and parents, testing, SETT framework, developing an action plan, meetings, choosing/finding three separate systems to trial with data collection. Our kids only come 2 or 3 days a week so it draws the process out even more. As overworked as we are with high caseloads it is very cumbersome and time consuming. We go with core boards as long as possible knowing we are not servicing our students as we should.

Rachel said starting with PECS is “wasting time,” but do we really know that is true? Has that been studied? I don't think we really know that it’s a problem. If starting with picture exchange and transitioning to high-tech AAC system results in a similar (or shorter) rate of acquisition, then it’s not a problem at all.

I still think PECS has its place for supporting clients with social communication difficulties. As much as I love and am a huge advocate for high-tech AAC, the physical exchange itself supports initiation skills and that learning of ‘cause and effect’ in communication, persistence skills, and the benefits of communication, and this just isn’t replicated in such a concrete way using high-tech AAC. I’m not saying PECS is for everybody, but for certain client groups it is definitely an optimal - and sometimes quite necessary - first step.

Hi guys, SLP here, genuine question: how do you guys introduce robust systems of vocabulary to students, particularly with low imitation, social motivation. Have come across many clients where the former SLP has thrown hundreds of vocabulary at a new user in an unsystematic way and the kid has no buy into the AAC system. Whenever I discuss things with these SLPs, they always quote all the things that you are saying (things which I dont necessarily disagree with), but I feel like that a lot of people are using these strategies incorrectly. I say this in particular because I have never seen the clients use these robust systems well. I do agree that PECS is not meant to be a long term solution ideally, but I do also think that it's useful for teaching basic initiation. If done well, you can be done with PECS in three weeks and move to a robust system that enables successful communication. Wondering what your thoughts are on they ways to introduce robust systems adequately.

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Fabulous!! I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Thank you for making my day brighter.

Brilliant, clever, awesome - just what you'd expect from Chris! Love this!

OMG Chris - I vote you do this every week. Love it!

Great tool and great presentation!!!

This is awesome! Great tool and a great way to share it!!!

You are awesome !

OH MY! (or OMG depending on your generation)! What wonderful news about a wonderful tool! I'll spread the word here in Chicago. BTW, have you thought of a career in acting? You're a natural :)

Hope it's not the only instalment!

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