Easy to Follow AAC Implementation Plan

by Shannon Archer | AAC

I wanted to share a copy of an AAC implementation plan that I recently created for a student. This plan is for a student using an eye gaze device, but the plan/shell is applicable for all. I recently started working with the campus SLP’s to create AAC...

Teaching Chewie to Communicate Back!

by Shannon Archer | AAC

Have you seen some of the amazing dogs on Instagram who use buttons to talk? Me too and it is so amazing. I am an SLP that is passionate about AAC and supporting communication. Did you notice I said communicate and not talk? In a world where most of us communicate via...

Assistive Technology; Honest Review of AudioNote

by Shannon Archer | Assistive Technology, Uncategorized

Assistive Technology – A Review of AudioNote I wish I could say that I am one of those uber-organized individuals who consistently use my planner for all my notes.  Unfortunately, I have always been a post-it and original “palm pilot” note-taker....

Core Language for Everyone

by Shannon Archer | AAC, Assistive Technology

Core Language Core language was created using the most widely used words by developing children. There are core language lists that contain the first 100, 200 and 300 most widely used words by typically developing children. Most AAC programs are based on a core...

CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2016

by Shannon Archer | AAC, Assistive Technology

CSUN Assistive Technology Conference #CSUN16 I recently attended the CSUN 2016 International Technology and Persons with Disability Conference. #CSUN16 This was a fantastic opportunity to learn, but also to meet individuals in our field. I felt like a Trekie at...